Mumbai, Aug 1 (NationPress) Actress Rashmika Mandanna expresses her admiration for home remedies, attributing her radiant glow to her mother’s kitchen concoctions. She mentions, "I love it when simplicity works."

When asked about effective DIY beauty hacks, Rashmika, who is also the founder of Dear Diary, shared with IANS, "So many! I've grown up with home remedies; my mum was always mixing up something in the kitchen! I love it when simplicity works."

She also revealed her favorite comfort foods that lift her spirits.

Rashmika answered promptly, "Rasam rice, a good poke bowl… or honestly, just dessert! Sometimes, all I need is something sweet to elevate my mood."

For her, a bowl of rasam rice brings immense comfort.

"It really depends on the day, but rasam rice will always feel like a warm hug," she stated.

On the professional front, Rashmika was recently featured in "Kuberaa," an action crime drama directed by Sekhar Kammula, alongside stars like Nagarjuna Akkineni and Dhanush.

The 29-year-old actress is set to release "The Girlfriend," a Telugu film directed by Rahul Ravindran.

Additionally, she stars in "Thama," featuring Ayushmann Khurrana, described as a captivating love story against a bloody backdrop.

"Thama" narrates the journey of a determined historian delving into ancient manuscripts, revealing dark secrets about local vampire legends as supernatural forces begin to awaken.

This project, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar of 'Muniya' fame, marks the first collaboration between Rashmika and Ayushmann with the filmmaker.

Produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik, the storyline of "Thama" has been crafted by Niren Bhatt, Suresh Mathew, and Arun Fulara. Presented by Maddock Films, this drama will also feature notable actors like Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in pivotal roles, among others.