Rashmika Mandanna has warned that she will take legal action over what she described as an invasion of privacy and the circulation of misleading material related to a private conversation that she says has been taken out of context. Sharing a long statement on Instagram Stories on Thursday, the actor spoke about what she called a sustained campaign of misinformation, harassment and targeted attacks over the past eight years.
Rashmika Mandanna speaks about online attacks
Addressing her supporters and others following the issue, Rashmika said false narratives had repeatedly been created about her. She wrote that for eight years she has faced misinformation, harassment and targeted attacks from a section of the media and individuals online.
She said that during this period her words were often taken out of context and statements she never made were turned into false narratives. According to the actor, hate was amplified online simply to generate views, reach and engagement. Although the situation caused her pain, she said she chose patience and silence, believing that being in the public eye sometimes brings unfair criticism. She added that she tried to remain true to herself while continuing to spread positivity.
Rashmika addresses recent controversy
The actor also spoke about an incident that occurred within the past 24 hours. She said an old private conversation believed to be from nearly eight years ago had been recorded and circulated without the knowledge or consent of those involved.
According to Rashmika, a small part of that conversation was deliberately taken out of context and widely shared online, creating another controversy that coincided with recent developments in her personal life.
She also said that the situation had drawn her family and people she shares cordial relationships with into the controversy even though they had nothing to do with the matter. Rashmika described the incident as a serious invasion of privacy and the spread of misleading and defamatory material.
Actor warns of legal action
Rashmika said she has tolerated such attacks for years but has now decided to set clear boundaries. She explained that while she has continued focusing on meaningful work and positivity, some individuals continue to manufacture controversy at the cost of another person’s dignity and peace.
She added that earlier she remained silent because the attacks were directed only at her. However, since other people are now being dragged into the matter, she can no longer stay silent.
The actor requested that all media platforms, influencers and individuals circulating the content remove it immediately. She said they have 24 hours from the time of her statement to delete the material. If the content continues to circulate, she warned that legal notices will be issued to those involved, including individuals, influencers, digital platforms and media organisations responsible for spreading defamatory or privacy violating material. She said the decision to take legal action was not made lightly but had become necessary.
What the controversy is about
Rashmika’s statement appeared to refer to an audio clip that recently surfaced online in which her mother, Suman Mandanna, reportedly spoke about the actor’s past relationship. According to a report by Asianet News, the conversation came from an interview that appeared on YouTube on the channel of Mahesh Devishetty several years ago.
The report claimed that Suman Mandanna had discussed her daughter’s relationship at the time, saying the family had agreed to it when Rashmika was 21 and the actor involved was 35. Rashmika was previously engaged to Rakshit Shetty, although the report did not explicitly name him. It also stated that problems reportedly began after Rashmika signed the film Geetha Govindam, which starred Vijay Deverakonda.
Rashmika’s recent marriage
Meanwhile, Rashmika recently married Vijay Deverakonda on February 26 in Udaipur in the presence of close friends and family. The couple also hosted a grand reception attended by several well known personalities from the film industry as well as members of the political community.
