Rashmika Mandanna’s Rs 65,000 saree for Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meeting decoded. The fashion details you may have missed

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda recently met actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay ahead of the release of their upcoming film Ranabaali. For the unversed, Rashmika and Thalapathy Vijay, who is now Tamil Nadu's chief minister, worked together in the 2023 movie Varisu. While Rashmika went on to express her admiration for Thalapathy on social media, fans couldn’t help but gush at her traditional OOTD.

Rashmika Mandanna’s saree-look decoded

For the meet, Rashmika picked out an Asgar silk saree from the shelves of fashion label Raw Mango. The six-yard wonder, painted in the deepest, velvety shade of indigo, came at a cost of Rs 64,800, as per the official website.

The elegant drape came with a scalloped golden border, featuring intricate patterns. Upon looking closely, one can find exquisite angel and floral motifs handwoven along the piping, adding oomph and panache in equal measure. Rashmika paired her ethnic avatar with a matching V-necked blouse.


As for the accessories, the Thamma actress put on a delicate flower-themed choker necklace, embedded with colourful stones. She completed her look with matching ear cuffs. Light makeup and open, wavy locks offered the finishing touches.

Rashmika Mandanna on meeting Thalapathy Vijay

Sharing the pictures on Instagram, Rashmika Mandanna penned a heartfelt note for Thalapathy Vijay. ‘After such a long time, I went to meet Thalapathy Vijay, sir. From fangirling him for longer than I can remember to having the opportunity to work with sir, to today admiring him for the Chief Minister he is! His journey is nothing short of incredible!’ she wrote.

The first image captured Rashmika, Vijay Deverakonda, and Thalapathy Vijay posing smilingly for the camera. In the other snap, Thalapathy Vijay was seen giving Vijay Deverakonda a warm hug as Rashmika cheered for them, beaming with joy.

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About Ranabaali

In other news, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s Ranabaali is scheduled to hit the silver screen on October 16. The film, directed by Rahul Sankrityan, is set against the backdrop of 19th-century British India during the devastating Great Madras Famine of 1876–1878.