Rashmika Mandanna Launches Project Annapurna To Feed 400 Families

Actress Rashmika Mandanna has launched a philanthropic initiative named Project Annapurna to support 400 underprivileged families with grocery supplies and long term food security, the Deccan Chronicle and NDTV reported. The drive was organized to provide essential food items directly to families in need. [1][2]

According to the Deccan Chronicle, Mandanna intended to attend the launch in Film Nagar personally, but police safety protocols required the event to be rescheduled after massive crowds gathered. She will now participate directly in the initiative with enhanced security measures in place. [1]

The Economic Times reported that the initiative provides each selected family with grocery packages containing 75 kilograms of rice, 10 kilograms of atta flour, and 10 liters of cooking oil. Hindustan Times and The Times of India reported that Mandanna was inspired to share her resources after playing the character Jayamma in the film Ranabaali alongside Vijay Deverakonda. [3][4][5]

This charity drive builds on previous community outreach by the actress and her partner. As reported by the Deccan Chronicle, the couple previously distributed free temple meals known as annadanam and awarded academic scholarships to 180 meritorious students earlier this year. [1]