Vaishnavi Chaitanya has addressed online reports about her age after social media users claimed that the Epic – First Semester actress was older than Rashmika Mandanna. During a recent podcast appearance, Vaishnavi said she is 25 and rejected reports claiming she is 32.
Vaishnavi Chaitanya has found herself at the centre of an unexpected social-media discussion, this time over her age. The Telugu actress recently responded to online reports that claimed she was 32 years old and older than Rashmika Mandanna.
Rather than allowing the speculation to continue, Vaishnavi addressed the subject herself during an appearance on the Girl Formula By Chai Basket YouTube channel. When asked about reports concerning her age, the actress directly rejected the claim.
Vaishnavi Chaitanya Says She Is 25
During the podcast, Vaishnavi was asked about reports suggesting that she was older than Rashmika Mandanna.
The actress responded clearly: “I am 25 guys, 25, not 32. If I were 32, I would say so.”
Vaishnavi also said that some biographical information about her available online, including details concerning her age and place of birth, was incorrect.
The clarification came after social-media posts circulated a birth date of January 4, 1994 for the actress. That date would place her ahead of Rashmika Mandanna, whose publicly listed birth date is April 5, 1996. However, Vaishnavi’s own statement indicates that the 1994 birth-date information being circulated is not accurate.
Why Vaishnavi Chaitanya and Rashmika Mandanna Were Compared
The age discussion gained additional attention because of Vaishnavi’s connection to the Deverakonda family.
Vaishnavi recently shared the screen with Anand Deverakonda in Epic – First Semester. Anand is the younger brother of actor Vijay Deverakonda, who is married to Rashmika Mandanna.
As a result, the two actresses became part of an unusual social-media comparison despite having no direct professional connection in the age discussion.
Rashmika has also shown support for Epic – First Semester, with reports noting her promotion of the film featuring her brother-in-law Anand.
Vaishnavi Chaitanya and Anand Deverakonda Reunite for Epic
Vaishnavi and Anand previously worked together in the 2023 Telugu film Baby. The pair reunited for Epic – First Semester, which arrived in theatres on September 11, 2026.
Written and directed by Aditya Haasan, the Telugu romantic drama follows Aditya, played by Anand Deverakonda, a middle-class young man from Wanaparthy who dreams of becoming a filmmaker.
Vaishnavi plays Kadali, Aditya’s roommate and romantic interest in the UK. The film received mixed reactions following its theatrical release and faced challenges at the box office, according to reports.
Vaishnavi Chaitanya’s Journey From Digital Content to Telugu Cinema
Before establishing herself as a film actress, Vaishnavi built an audience through digital content.
She gained recognition among younger viewers with the 2020 web series The Software DevLOVEper. The same year, she appeared in Allu Arjun’s Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, playing Sailaja, the sister of Allu Arjun’s character.
Vaishnavi later made her Tamil film debut with Ajith Kumar’s Valimai in 2022, in which she played Ramya.
Her career received a major boost with Baby in 2023. The film, which also starred Anand Deverakonda, helped establish Vaishnavi as a prominent young actress in Telugu cinema.
Vaishnavi Chooses to Set the Record Straight
The age controversy appears to have originated from conflicting information circulating online rather than from a verified biographical record. Vaishnavi’s latest comments provide her own account, with the actress explicitly stating that she is 25.
Her remarks also highlight how quickly inaccurate personal details can circulate online, particularly when information from public databases or social-media posts is repeated without confirmation.
For now, Vaishnavi has made her position clear: the age being widely discussed online is not the age she says she is.
With Epic – First Semester adding another collaboration with Anand Deverakonda to her filmography, the actress continues to build her career in Telugu cinema while addressing the personal speculation that has recently followed her into the public conversation.
