Actor Rashmika Mandanna is returning to work after a nearly six-week break following a hip injury she sustained while shooting for her upcoming film 'Mysaa.' She resumed filming for 'Ranabaali' in Hyderabad, where about 10 days of shooting remain, and has two other films lined up afterward.

The injury occurred during a song sequence for 'Mysaa.' Speaking to Hindustan Times, Rashmika said, "The tendon in my hip bone snapped while shooting a song. I felt the snap but continued shooting till I couldn’t lift my right leg." She visited the hospital the next day and got an MRI, noting that doctors were surprised she had walked in on her own. "They told me my pain receptors are messed up!" she added.

Despite doctors reportedly clearing her to return within a week, Rashmika took more time to recover. During the break, she focused on rest, reading, solving puzzles, and spending time with family. She shared pictures and a video on social media showing her days off, including performing pooja, playing with her dog, and working in her garden. "I am getting back to work soon and I am definitely going to miss all of this!" she wrote.

The downtime also gave Rashmika and her husband, actor Vijay Deverakonda, a rare chance to spend time together. The couple married in February, but demanding schedules kept them apart for three months afterward. "We didn’t get to see each other for three months after the wedding; we would just speak on the phone," she said. Rashmika described the extended time together as "the most time we have spent together" and called it "strange but nice."

She joked that she had "managed to convert" Vijay to her preference for K-dramas, while Vijay reportedly told her, "Let’s have more of this, but next time without an injury!"

On the work front, 'Mysaa,' directed by debutant Rawindra Pulle, features Rashmika as a Gond woman and includes a challenging underwater sequence. The film is set to release on November 27, 2026.