Rashmika Mandanna sparked buzz by saying she’d date someone like Ranbir Kapoor’s Ranvijay from Animal, believing love has the power to transform a person.

In a chat with Barkha Dutt, she explained that growing with someone helps both partners evolve. She admitted, however, that such change is rare and only happens with “miracle partners.”

Her comments went viral, sparking backlash online. Many criticized her for romanticizing the idea that women should change men. Some called her views outdated, while others labeled her a "pick me" and said the crowd handled it better than she did.

Despite the controversy, Rashmika is still rumored to be dating Vijay Deverakonda, though neither has confirmed the relationship.