Rashmika Mandanna faced online backlash for comparing South Indian music to Bollywood during the ‘Mission Majnu’ promotions. She highlighted Bollywood’s legacy of romantic songs, contrasting it with South Indian ‘mass masala’ songs and item numbers. Her comments disappointed fans, especially given her roots in South Indian cinema. Rashmika’s remarks were perceived as an attempt to praise Bollywood, where she has lined up more projects, sparking criticism from netizens who felt she neglected to acknowledge her initial South Indian industry contributions.