Indian film superstar Rashmika Mandanna has praised the newly inaugurated Atal Setu Bridge, calling it a game-changer for transportation in Mumbai. The 22-kilometre bridge, India’s longest sea link, connects Mumbai to Navi Mumbai, significantly reducing travel time from two hours to just 20 minutes.
In an interview with ANI, Rashmika Mandanna highlighted the bridge’s impact on easing traffic congestion and improving connectivity. She expressed admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts in the infrastructure project, stating, “Everything about it is simply brilliant.”
Opened to the public in January this year, the Atal Setu bridge has been widely praised. Rashmika Mandanna emphasized the convenience it brings, saying, “The journey of two hours can be done in 20 minutes. Who would have thought that something like this would have been possible? From Navi Mumbai to Mumbai, Goa to Mumbai, and Bengaluru to Mumbai, all journeys have been made so easy with such amazing infrastructure! It makes me proud.”
She further praised India’s rapid development over the past decade, noting the country’s impressive infrastructure growth. “Now at least India is not stopping anywhere. Nobody is saying it is not possible in India. Look at our country, it is freaking brilliant. In the last 10 years, our country has grown, and its infrastructure today, the planning in our country, road planning—everything is just brilliant. It is amazing that it was all done in seven years.”
Rashmika Mandanna also highlighted the importance of voting responsibly for continued development, expressing pride in India’s progress and its status as a rapidly growing nation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video of Rashmika Mandanna discussing the Atal Setu Bridge on social media, captioning it, “Absolutely! There is nothing more satisfying than connecting people and improving lives.” The video, along with another featuring Rashmika Mandanna’s praise, has gone viral, gaining millions of views on social media platforms.
