India, Aug. 8 -- Millions know Rashmika Mandanna as a bubbly, stylish, and confident star-but behind that carefully shaped public image lies a more grounded and deeply emotional person, one that fans rarely get to see. In a recent candid interview, the actor opened up about how the pressures of stardom often force her to present a curated version of herself to the world.

In an interview with Nayandeep Rakshit, Rashmika said, "I am an actor, and I am working under this brand called Rashmika Mandanna. With all the advice people give-'Oh you can't say this, you can't behave like this, you can't do this'-that becomes your online personality. It is a part of you, but it is not entirely you."

She went on to describe the stark contrast between...