Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have found themselves at the centre of online discussions following their recent appearance on Koffee With Karan 9What began as a conversation about their relationship soon turned into a debate on social media, with several users sharing their opinions about the coupleThe situation has now taken a legal turn, as their manager has reportedly approached cybercrime authorities over alleged online harassment and misleading contentThe development comes amid growing attention around the actors’ personal lives, with their team seeking action against content it believes crosses the line between criticism and unlawful online activity.
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s manager files complaint
According to a press release circulating online, the couple’s manager, P Nishanth Kumar, has filed a complaint with Hyderabad Cyber Crime authorities over allegedly fabricated content, impersonation and targeted online harassment involving the actorsA press note issued by their team reportedly stated that the complaint seeks an investigation into false and misleading material being circulated on social media.
The team has also submitted relevant links and supporting material for the authorities to examineThe complaint reportedly refers to manipulated screenshots, fabricated content and impersonation that could mislead people and create false narratives about the couple.
Their representatives have clarified that the legal move is not intended to prevent genuine criticism or restrict freedom of speechInstead, they want accountability for allegedly false information and online activity that may violate the law.
The team has urged social media users to avoid circulating unverified claims and indicated that legal remedies would be pursued wherever necessaryThe authorities have been asked to examine the submitted evidence and investigate the allegations.
Why are Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna being trolled?
The backlash began after the actors discussed their relationship on the second episode of Karan Johar‘s Koffee With Karan 9During the conversation, Rashmika recalled telling Vijay, “Let’s get married,” at an airportShe said Vijay responded, “Okay, you ask me 100 times.”
Rashmika also revealed that she had asked him for an entire yearVijay explained that he wanted them to take their time before making such an important decisionHowever, some viewers interpreted his remarks as suggesting that Rashmika was more eager to get marriedThis led to criticism, with some social media users calling Vijay a “red flag” and accusing him of disrespecting his wife.
Vijay and Rashmika respond to online criticism
On October 26, both actors addressed the backlash through separate social media postsRashmika expressed her confidence in their relationship, saying she would choose Vijay a thousand times overHer response pushed back against what she described as misleading narratives about their personal lives.
Vijay also responded to the criticism, describing their marriage as “gloriously happy” and telling people unhappy with their relationship to keep their opinions to themselvesTheir statements came as online debate continued over their talk show appearance.