Rashmika Mandanna reacts to Deepika’s demand for 8-hour shifts. On Deepika’s 8 hour shift demand, Rashmika Mandanna said: There is no debate on working hours, understanding is necessary, working hours are decided by team consensus.

Recently, there was a big controversy regarding the casting of Deepika Padukone opposite Prabhas in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film ‘Spirit’. Deepika was thrown out of the film for increasing her fees and demanding 8-hour shifts. Now popular South Indian and Bollywood actress Rashmika Mandanna has given her reaction on this entire matter.

Rashmika Mandana said in an interview to gulte.com that today there is talk all over the world about the way of flexible working. He told that before signing any project, all things should be clear on such issues. Rashmika said, “It should be discussed among the team as to how the working hours will be set and it should also be decided that it is a matter of personal choice.”

Rashmika openly discussed working hours from South Indian film industries to Bollywood. He admitted that whether he has a 9 to 6 schedule or a 9 to 9 schedule, both are fine. It just depends on the requirements of the film. Rashmika told that she has worked in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi films where the time demands are different, but her focus is always on completing the work on time.

Rashmika says that instead of arguing about working hours, it is important that you remain fully present and active in the time given. This entire matter is a matter of practical understanding and consensus among the team.

This statement of Rashmika Mandanna makes it clear that she has an unbiased and practical view on Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift controversy, which is understanding of the changing environment of the industry. This statement will further encourage discussion on working conditions and may prove helpful in setting better working hours for artists.