Dheekshith Shetty calls Rashmika Mandanna a 'STAR', says 'You are an absolute inspiration'; shares 'Nadhiye' BTS

Time of India

12 hours ago

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Actor
Dheekshith Shetty
, who recently stole the spotlight with his energetic performance in Nadhive — the first song from the upcoming film 'The Girlfriend' — has now shared an emotional note reflecting on his experience.
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday, Dheekshith opened up about the challenges, gratitude, and emotional moments that defined the song's shoot.
'This was my first time dancing on such a massive set designed just for a song,' he wrote, alongside behind-the-scenes pictures and a video clip. 'It brought back so many memories. A short rollercoaster ride… but one hell of a powerful one!'
Gratitude to the team and a special shoutout to Rashmika
Dheekshith went on to thank director
Rahul Ravindran
for his visionary thinking and trust.
'Big thanks to my director @rahulr_23 sir for always thinking out of the box,' he said. He also appreciated the producers Vidyakoppineedi and Dheeraj Mogilineni, along with Geetha Arts, calling them 'forever supportive.'
Dancing to Nadhive wasn't an easy feat for him. 'Contemporary was always a tough nut to crack,' Dheekshith admitted. 'But @vishwakiran_nambi sir and the entire choreography team made it feel like a dream.'
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He praised the effort and encouragement they provided throughout the shoot.
One of the most touching moments in his post was reserved for his co-star
Rashmika Mandanna
, who pulled off high-risk aerial stunts during the song. 'Thanks for trusting me with your life… literally, hanging in the air with no floor under you!' he wrote. 'You did it with such grace. You're a STAR for a reason and an absolute inspiration!'
Nadhive's success and the road ahead
The actor also gave a nod to physio Gayathri Shetty for helping the team through the intense physical demands of the choreography. As the song continues to trend online, Dheekshith celebrated its milestone: 'Nadhive has already crossed 10M+ views! You guys truly made it your own.'