Singer Chinmayi Sripaada, known for speaking out on women’s rights, gave a powerful response to the toxic abuse faced by female celebrities/women online. She called out netizens who shamelessly target women, especially actresses, with vulgar comments and personal attacks.

The controversy began when a statement from a recent interview with Chinmayi’s husband, actor-director Rahul Ravindran, went viral. In it, Rahul said that it was his wife’s personal choice not to wear a Mangalsutra, and that he had encouraged her not to wear it. He also questioned why only women are expected to wear symbols of marriage, while men are not.

Chinmayi faces harsh trolls – Gives it back with her strong reply

This statement triggered a wave of backlash. While some users debated the topic respectfully, many others launched abusive attacks on both Rahul and Chinmayi, twisting the context and spreading hate.

A day later, Chinmayi responded publicly. She clarified that Rahul’s comment was made in a specific context and that the violent reactions from men online made her deeply concerned about the safety and dignity of women on social media.

The abuse didn’t stop there. Chinmayi faced another round of trolling, prompting her to host a Twitter Space, where she directly confronted those who had insulted her and her husband. She also made a strong point: those who laugh at or react with emojis to abusive comments are just as guilty as the abusers themselves.

Taking the matter seriously, Chinmayi filed a legal complaint with Hyderabad Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, tagging him online. He acknowledged her post and forwarded the complaint to the appropriate departments.

Chinmayi’s stand highlights a harsh truth: laws alone cannot fix the deep-rooted misogyny that fuels online abuse. Real change must come from within—from the mindset of those who believe they can degrade women without consequences.