Rashmika Mandanna admits being ‘overworked’, says wants ‘want to focus on family life’ amid wedding rumours with Vijay Deverakonda

Rashmika Mandanna shared that she wishes actors, too, could have fixed working hours to maintain a healthier work-life balance.

Rashmika Mandanna admits being 'overworked', weighs in on 8-hour work shifts. (Photo: Instagram/Rashmika Mandanna)

Deepika Padukone’s eight-hour work shift demand to balance her personal life sparked a debate within the film industry. While several celebrities voiced their support, others argued that long working hours are part of the profession. In a recent interview, Rashmika Mandanna also weighed in on the matter.

During a conversation with Gulte, Rashmika admitted that she has overworked herself. “I overwork, and I am telling you it’s highly not suggestible. It’s not sustainable, don’t do it. Do what’s comfortable for you. Do what is right for you. Get those 8 hours (of sleep). Get those 9-10 hours also. Trust me, that’s going to save you later. I’ve seen a lot of these conversations recently about work hours. I’ve done both, and I’m telling you this is not worth it,” she said.

Rashmika Mandanna further shared that she wishes actors, too, could have fixed working hours to maintain a healthier work-life balance. “But if I could choose for myself, I would say, please don’t make us actors do that. Like offices have 9-5, let us have that. Because there’s still a family life I want to focus on, there’s still my sleep that I want to get in, and I still want to work out so that later on I’m not regretting it. I am still thinking about my future, but right now I don’t have a say because I’m taking on too much.”

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Rashmika’s comments comes after new mom Deepika Padukone’s exit from two Telugu films – Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD’s sequel, over alleged demands of 8-hour work shifts.

At an earlier event, producer SKN praised Rashmika Mandanna for her flexibility with work hours. He said, “At a time when there’s debate on how many hours one should work, there’s only one heroine in pan-India who’s willing to work however many hours needed. She views work with love, not in terms of hours. Her commitment is about timing, not strict limits. This is why everyone feels like Rashmika is part of the family.”

On the professional front, Rashmika Mandanna was last seen in Thamma, which is still showing in theatres. She will next star in The Girlfriend, directed by Rahul Ravindran. It will hit the big screen on November 7.

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