Vaishnavi Chaitanya stated she is 25 years old, refuting claims that she is 32 and older than Rashmika Mandanna.
Is Vaishnavi Chaitanya older than Rashmika Mandanna? The former has found herself in the middle of an unexpected discussion surrounding her age. The actress, who is slowly carving a niche for herself in Telugu cinema, recently addressed claims about her age that have been circulating online. The speculation also brought her name into comparison with Rashmika Mandanna, leading netizens sharing their views on social media. However, Vaishnavi has now spoken about the reports herself and shared her side of the story. The actress who was recently seen in Epic, did so during a recent podcast.
Is Vaishnavi Chaitanya Older Than Rashmika Mandanna? Epic Actress Clarifies
Vaishnavi Chaitanya recently addressed the speculation surrounding her age during an appearance on the Girl Formula By Chai Basket’s Youtube channel. The actress was asked to clarify reports suggesting that she was older than Rashmika Mandanna and that she was 32 years old.
Putting the rumours to rest, Vaishnavi said that she is 25. “I am 25 guys, 25, not 32. If I were 32, I would say so,” she said.
The actress also said out that details about her age and place of birth listed on Wikipedia were incorrect. The clarification came after social media posts circulated the claim that Vaishnavi was born on January 4, 1994, which would make her older than Rashmika, who is listed as being born on April 5, 1996
The age discussion has an interesting connection to the Deverakonda family. Vaishnavi was recently seen alongside Anand Deverakonda in Epic – First Semester, while Rashmika Mandanna is married to Anand’s brother, actor Vijay Deverakonda. This makes Rashmika, Vaishnavi’s co-star Anand’s sister-in-law.
About Vaishnavi Chaitanya
Vaishnavi and Anand reunited for Epic – First Semester after their 2023 film Baby. Directed and written by Aditya Haasan, the Telugu romantic drama arrived in theatres on September 11, 2026. Anand plays Aditya, a middle-class dreamer from Wanaparthy who aspires to become a filmmaker, while Vaishnavi plays Kadali, his roommate and romantic interest in the UK. The film received mixed responses, and struggled at the box office after its theatrical release.
Vaishnavi rose to recognition through digital content before establishing herself in Telugu cinema. She gained popularity among younger audiences with the web series The Software DevLOVEper in 2020. The same year, she appeared in Allu Arjun’s Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, playing Sailaja, the sister of his character. She later made her Tamil cinema debut with Ajith’s Valimai (2022), in which she played Ramya. However, it was Baby (2023) that established her as a leading actress.
