Thapaswini Poonacha

Rashmika’s Tribute to Thapaswini Sparks Regional Cinema Reckoning

Premada Oorali has crossed ₹54 crore in India net collections after 17 days, driven by word-of-mouth and minimal promotion. Its success has sparked a viral moment when Rashmika Mandanna praised lead actress Thapaswini Poonacha as her 'deity', reigniting conversations about regional cinema's place in pan-India narratives.