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Rashmika Mandanna says actors should be able to set boundaries on costumes
Rashmika Mandanna said she is uncomfortable with revealing outfits and excessive skin show in film roles.
She spoke with her husband, actor Vijay Deverakonda, on the Indian talk show Koffee With Karan Season 9.
Mandanna said some roles may call for bikinis or revealing costumes, but she tells filmmakers where her boundaries are.
She said actors should be able to speak up when a costume or scene makes them uncomfortable.
The discussion followed criticism of Janhvi Kapoor’s portrayal in the Telugu film Peddi, including claims that her character was objectified.
Deverakonda said actors need support to refuse requests without being treated as unprofessional, especially after signing a film.
The two said these conversations can be difficult, and Mandanna noted that directors she prefers to work with usually respect her limits.
Rashmika Mandanna said actors should be able to set personal limits on costumes and scenes.
She said she is uncomfortable with excessive skin exposure, including bikini looks, and tells filmmakers about her boundaries.
Vijay Deverakonda said actors need support to refuse scenes or costumes without being made to feel unprofessional.
The actors discussed the issue during an appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9.
The discussion followed criticism of Janhvi Kapoor’s portrayal in the Telugu film Peddi.
- Who
- Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda.
- What
- Mandanna said performers should be able to set boundaries on costumes and scenes. Deverakonda said they need support to refuse requests.
- When
- October 21, 2026, according to the Indian Express; News18 published its article on October 22, 2026.
- Where
- On Koffee With Karan Season 9. The sources do not state where the episode was recorded.
- Why
- The discussion addressed performers’ discomfort with revealing costumes and the pressure they may face after signing a film.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor in Peddi drew criticism, with viewers alleging her character was objectified and hypersexualised.
The Indian Express reported that Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda discussed costume boundaries on Koffee With Karan Season 9.
News18 published its report on the discussion.
- Participants
- Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda
- Programme
- Koffee With Karan Season 9
- Costume boundary
- Mandanna said she is uncomfortable with excessive skin show.
- Support for actors
- Deverakonda said performers need support to say no.
- Film at centre of criticism
- Peddi
- Other actor mentioned
- Janhvi Kapoor
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What people are saying
There are some things I am not okay with. Yes, some characters might need you to wear a bikini or something. Even then, I do inform them that I am not comfortable with my whole… exposing and skin show… I am not that kind of a person.
They all need a support system to tell them that it’s okay to put their foot down and say ‘no.’