Just two weeks after her marriage to Vijay Deverakonda, actress Rashmika Mandanna has been dragged into a controversy she did not create. An old private conversation from nearly eight years ago resurfaced online and spread rapidly.
What Sparked the Controversy?
The controversy stems from an audio clip attributed to Rashmika’s mother, Suman Mandanna. The recording is from an interview with a Kannada news channel around 2018, when Rashmika and Kannada actor-filmmaker Rakshit Shetty called off their engagement.
In the clip, Suman reportedly speaks about tensions between the two families. She allegedly claimed that Rakshit’s family wanted Rashmika to publicly announce she would quit acting after marriage.
Rashmika’s Strong Response
As the clip went viral, Rashmika broke her silence with a strong statement on social media. She condemned the invasion of privacy and circulation of misleading, defamatory content.
She revealed that such targeted attacks and misinformation have been ongoing for years. However, this latest incident crossed a line.
Legal Action Warning
In her statement, Rashmika warned media platforms, influencers, and individuals to remove the content within 24 hours. Failure to comply would result in legal action.
She emphasized that while she had chosen patience and silence in the past, she would no longer tolerate harassment that drags her family and personal life into controversy.
By drawing a clear boundary, Rashmika has made it evident that she intends to protect her dignity and peace while continuing to focus on her career.