The Girlfriend Producer Reveals Whether Rashmika Mandanna Believes In 8-Hour Work Rule: She Never Imposed Any Restrictions

Currently riding high on the success of Thamma, Rashmika Mandanna is all set for another blockbuster hit, The Girlfriend. The actress was last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's controversial film Animal, starring

Ranbir Kapoor. The latest news about the anticipated collaboration between Prabhas and Vanga’s film Spirit yet again hogged the limelight on social media, but not for good reasons. Triptii Dimri replaced Deepika Padukone in Spirit, and fans did not take the news as expected. It all began with the actress requesting an 8-hour workday, which received mixed reactions from fellow celebrities. Ahead of her next, The Girlfriend Mandanna's POV on the matter was revealed and fans are in love.

Rashmika Mandanna's Take On '8-Hour Work Rule'

According to insiders, tensions began between Deepika and Vanga when the actress requested an 8-hour workday—effectively reducing her shooting time to around six hours a day—which was tagged as 'unprofessional' by the team. Speaking at The Girlfriend's trailer launch event, film's producer emphasized that the actress had never restricted her time when it came to work and was always available whenever required.The producer said, "Rashmika never imposed any restrictions on us regarding the shooting schedule. She is the only actress in India who does not impose work-hour restrictions. She was always available whenever needed and worked beyond the stipulated hours without any complaints." Further, he added, "Her trust in the team and her selfless attitude spoke volumes about her character. Rashmika truly believed in The Girlfriend and supported the team wholeheartedly. Unlike others, she loved her work and did not consider it merely a job."

Professional Front

The makers of National award-winning director Rahul Ravindran's film The Girlfriend, starring Rashmika Mandanna in the lead along with actor Dheekshith Shetty and Anu Emmanuel, released the trailer on 25th October, Saturday creating excitement among fans. Going by the trailer, it looks like Rashmika Mandanna, is caught in a rocky relationship, in which she searches for peace. On the work front, Rashmika has an interesting lineup of films ahead, including Kubera and Rainbow.