Rashmika Mandanna Responds to Being Trolled for Calling Vijay’s Ghilli a Remake of Mahesh Babu’s Pokiri: “Sorry, My Bad”
Rashmika Mandanna, a prominent name in the Telugu and Tamil film industries, recently found herself at the center of an internet storm after a mix-up in an interview with MissMalini. During the conversation, Rashmika, while speaking about her love for actor Vijay Thalapathy, mistakenly referred to Vijay’s Ghilli (2004) as a remake of Mahesh Babu’s Pokiri (2006). The internet quickly corrected her, and the actress responded with a humble apology.
Rashmika’s Interview Slip-Up
In the interview, Rashmika shared her early memories of watching films in theatres, mentioning how Ghilli was the first film she had seen on the big screen. She said, “Ghilli. You know why I keep saying that I really love Vijay Thalapathy sir, because it is the first film that… he was the first actor I watched in a theatre.”
As the conversation continued, Rashmika confidently added, “Ghilli is a film, I think now recently I learnt that, it’s a remake of a film called Pokiri. I didn’t know. So I watched this and Appadi Podu…the song, oh my god. Majority of my life, I was performing on that song.”
However, the slip-up didn’t go unnoticed by the internet, and fans quickly pointed out that Ghilli is actually a remake of Mahesh Babu’s Okkadu (2003), not Pokiri.
Rashmika’s Response to the Backlash
After the internet correction, Rashmika took to social media to clarify her mistake and apologize for the confusion. Responding to an X (formerly Twitter) user who pointed out the error, she wrote, “Avunu..telusu sorry..okka booboo aipoindi.. interview ayipointarvata annukunna reyyyy ghilli is okkadu ra .. pokkiri is pokkiri ani..social media lo ippudu estuntaaru ani.. sorry sorry my bad.. but I love all of their movies so it’s ok.”
In English, Rashmika’s message translates to: “I know, sorry, I made a booboo. I realized after the interview that Ghilli is a remake of Okkadu and Pokiri is a remake of Pokiri. I thought people would be pointing it out on social media, sorry sorry, my bad. But I love all of their movies, so it’s okay.”
The Real Remakes
For clarification, Vijay’s Ghilli is indeed a remake of Mahesh Babu’s Okkadu, while Pokkiri is a completely separate film. Pokkiri was remade into Tamil as Pokkiri (2007), starring Vijay, and is often associated with the actor, who has a vast fan base in Tamil Nadu. On the other hand, Ghilli became a major hit in Tamil cinema and is still remembered for its iconic action sequences and songs, especially “Appadi Podu.”
A Humble Apology
Rashmika’s candid apology and quick acknowledgment of her mistake were appreciated by fans and followers, who understood that even the biggest stars can make occasional slips. Her endearing response reflects her down-to-earth personality and love for the films and actors she admires.
Despite the trolling, Rashmika’s confession that she loves all of Vijay and Mahesh Babu’s films shows her respect and admiration for both actors. Her genuine approach to handling the situation earned her even more respect from her followers.
This incident serves as a reminder that even celebrities make mistakes, and their ability to own up to them with grace is what truly matters. Rashmika’s love for cinema and the actors she admires remains unwavering, and fans are sure to continue supporting her in all her endeavors.