Rashmika Mandanna has recently been in the news for her wedding with Vijay Deverakonda. Amid this, details about her relationship with Rakshit Shetty resurfaced. An audio clip has been circulating that claims her mom, Suman Mandanna, is speaking about the alleged harassment Rashmika faced during the time she was engaged to actor Rakshit Shetty. Today, actor Rashmika Mandanna has addressed the circulation of a viral audio clip online, warning of legal action.
Rashmika Mandanna on viral audio clip row
Taking to Instagram Stories, the actor shared a detailed note explaining that the audio being circulated appears to be from a private conversation from nearly eight years ago, which may have been recorded and shared without the knowledge or consent of those involved.
In her note, Rashmika revealed that for the past eight years she has endured misinformation, harassment, and targeted attacks from a section of the media and individuals online. She shared that many of her words had been taken out of context, while statements she never made were turned into false narratives for views and engagement.
She added, “All this while, while it pained me and hurt me, I chose patience and silence. I accepted that being in the public eye sometimes comes with unfair criticism, but as long as I remain true to myself and happy, spreading joy around me, things will fall into place. However, what has happened in the last 24 hours crosses a line that can`t be ignored.”
“An old private conversation, believed to be from nearly eight years ago, appears to have been recorded and circulated without the knowledge or consent of those involved. A small portion of that conversation has now been deliberately taken out of context and circulated widely to create yet another discomforting controversy, strategically coinciding with recent developments in my personal life,” she mentioned.
Rashmika further stated, “How far can people go? In doing so, they have dragged my family along with people I share cordial relationships with, who have absolutely nothing to do with this matter, into discomfort. This constitutes a serious invasion of privacy and the circulation of misleading and defamatory material.”
Rashmika Mandanna threatens legal action
While the actor said she had chosen patience and silence despite the pain it caused, the events of the last 24 hours crossed a line she could no longer ignore. She also expressed disappointment that the controversy has caused unnecessary discomfort for her family and those close to her.
The actress requested media platforms, influencers, and individuals sharing the content to remove it immediately. She has given a 24-hour window, failing which legal action will be initiated.
Threatening legal action against those spreading the audio clip on media platforms, Rashmika wrote, “I request all media platforms, influencers, and individuals who are circulating this content or related narratives to remove them immediately. You have 24 hours from the time of this statement to do so. Failing this, starting tomorrow, appropriate legal action will be initiated, including the issuance of legal notices to individuals, influencers, digital platforms, or media organisations involved in the continued circulation of defamatory or privacy-violating content, in accordance with applicable law. This step is not taken lightly, but it has become necessary.”
Ending her note with a heartfelt message to her supporters, Rashmika wrote, “To everyone who has supported me with kindness, understanding, and love through the years, I remain deeply grateful. I love you and want you to know that random people will not and cannot dictate how we live. We choose. We have to.”
