
The Telangana Gaddar Film Awards, revived in 2025 to honor Telugu cinema, recognized Rashmika Mandanna as Best Actress for her role in The Girlfriend, a film directed by Rahul Ravindran. Alongside Naga Chaitanya, she was among the top winners in the 2025 awards announced by the Telangana government. The awards replaced the Nandi Awards and celebrate various cinematic achievements, with a ceremony planned for Ugadi. Rashmika's performance received praise despite the film's mixed reviews and moderate box office success.
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