India, Oct. 22 -- Rashmika Mandanna has often found herself at the centre of online criticism over her accent. But the actor says she has never wanted such comments to limit the kind of work she takes up. Speaking on the latest episode of Koffee With Karan season 9 where she appeared with her actor-husband Vijay Deverakonda, she opened up about the trolling she has faced, her decision to work across film industries and why she sees no reason to be defensive about her South Indian roots. She also spoke about the satisfaction of playing very different characters in Animal and The Girlfriend.

Rashmika said that criticism has followed her since the beginning of her career. From her acting to the languages she speaks, she has faced comments a...