There has been an active conversation around working hours in the film industry. It began with reports of Deepika Padukone walking out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit after her demand for an 8-hour shift was not fulfilled. Now, Rashmika Mandanna has shared her thoughts on the issue. She also spoke about how working hours differ from industry to industry, having worked in multiple languages, including Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi.

Rashmika on the working hours debate

During an interview with Barkha Dutt on Mojo Story, Rashmika stressed the importance of clear communication before signing a film. “Today the whole country is debating flexible hours, but that is a discussion to be had within the team, to figure out what works for them. It’s their personal choice,” she said, emphasizing that mutual understanding is key.

Speaking further on how shoot schedules differ across regions, the Sikandar actress said, “I work in multiple industries like in the South- Telugu, Kannada, or Tamil—where we usually work from 9 am to 6 pm. In Hindi cinema, it’s a 9 am to 9 pm shift. I am open to both because that’s what the film requires.”