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Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Jaw-Dropping Reason For Refusing Rashmika Mandanna's Film! | Glamsham.com
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Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Jaw-Dropping Reason For Refusing Rashmika Mandanna’s Film! | Glamsham.com

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Rashmika Mandanna and Dheekshith Shetty starrer The Girlfriend has been making waves ever since its trailer release. Rahul Ravindran directs the movie, which will have a grand theatrical release on November 7, 2025, in various languages — Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. Presented by Allu Aravind under the banner Geetha Arts, the movie guarantees an intense and insightful look at modern relationships.

Recently, there was an interesting behind-the-scenes fact about the casting revealed. Director Rahul Ravindran had first approached Arjun Reddy and Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga for a cameo. But Sandeep rejected the offer, saying that the character was not a cameo. The character was then offered to popular comedian Vennela Kishore, and he too refused. Finally, Rahul Ravindran took the decision to act himself.

The Girlfriend delves into the darker and more emotional aspects of love, control, and obsession. The trailer starts off with Rashmika’s character seeming tense and requesting a break from her boyfriend, played by Dheekshith Shetty. The film then cuts to when they were in a better phase in their relationship and how Dheekshith’s character turned out to be obsessive. What begins as a fiery romance gradually turns into a suffocating affair, with Rashmika’s character being trapped and yearning to break free. The tone and theme of the trailer have led to comparisons with Kabir Singh, indicating a dramatic, emotionally driven plot.

Rashmika Mandanna posted the trailer on Instagram, captioning it, “This one’s not your usual love story… it’ll make you think.” Fans welcomed the actress’s choice of role with enthusiasm in the comments, appreciative that she had opted for a non-traditional role. The release of the trailer also encouraged speculation online, arriving just a day after news of Rashmika’s supposed engagement to Vijay Deverakonda broke online.

The Girlfriend boasts a robust support cast in the form of Koushik Mahata, Rohini, and Rao Ramesh. The soundtrack for the movie is by Hesham Abdul Wahab, who is known for his soulful tunes, and cinematography is done by Krishnan Vasant. Production design is by S. Rama Krishna and Monika Nigotre, and the editor is Chota K. Prasad. Directed by Dheeraj Mogilineni and Vidya Koppineedi, The Girlfriend is well on its way to becoming an intriguing psychological drama with a deep exploration of love and obsession.

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‘Yeh 9 to 5 ka kaam nahi hai’: Adivi Sesh reacts to Deepika Padukone, Sandeep Reddy Vanga's row over 8-hr shift in films
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‘Yeh 9 to 5 ka kaam nahi hai’: Adivi Sesh reacts to Deepika Padukone, Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s row over 8-hr shift in films

by jummy84
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Actor Adivi Sesh has opened up about his opinion on Deepika Padukone’s reported demand for an 8-hour shift and then her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit over the latter’s refusal. Speaking with Pinkvilla, Adivi said that what is acceptable for an actor and a director is “what is agreed upon between them.” Talking about how the working hours are different, Adivi said that “it is not a 9-5 job.”

Adivi Sesh talked about Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s 8-hour shift row.

Adivi Sesh on Deepika, Vanga 8-hour shift row

Adivi said that there aren’t any rules per se when it comes to work timings in cinema. “What is agreed upon between a filmmaker and his actors is the only thing that matters. There is no rule per se. Kyuki film 12 ghante banate hai, 18 ghante banate, 6 ghante banate, marzi. Oversimplify kar rahe hai agar bol rahe hai ki 8 ghante, 6 ghante. Yeh 9 to 5 ka kaam nahi hai (Because film is made for 12 hours, 8 hours, 6 hours, it is their wish. It is being oversimplified if you are saying that work needs to be 8-6 hours. This is not 9 to 5 work),” he said.

Adivi on Deepika’s demand as a new mother

The actor also responded when told that Deepika’s demand was because of her motherhood. “As far as I am concerned, I think it’s entirely based on the agreement between the filmmaker and the actor. Practically, it will not work if they have to shoot. If 20 more days get added to the schedule and the budget is not there, how do they accommodate it? I think whatever it should be, it should be agreed upon beforehand. Motherhood or otherwise,” he added.

About Deepkia, Vanga row on working hours

Earlier this year, Deepika’s exit from Spirit led to a debate about work-life balance. Several reports had emerged saying that Sandeep Reddy Vanga rejected some of her demands, including an 8-hour shift, a share in the film’s profits, and not speaking her lines in Telugu. Actor Triptii Dimri replaced Deepika in Spirit. She will be seen alongside Prabhas.

Deepika then joined filmmaker Atlee for a sci-fi film. It will star Allu Arjun. Produced by Sun Pictures, it is tentatively titled AA22 x A6.

Adivi’s upcoming movies

Fans will see Adivi with Mrunal Thakur in Shaneil Deo’s Dacoit. The film, which also stars Anurag Kashyap, is being shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu.

Adivi also has G2 with Emraan Hashmi. The Telugu drama, which also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, will hit the theatres on May 1, 2026. Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi made his debut as a director with the movie. Murali Sharma, Supriya Yarlagadda, and Madhu Shalini are also a part of G2.

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