Amid celebrations over the marriage of Rashmika Mandanna, an alleged old audio clip of her mother Suman Mandanna went viral online. The actress condemned the leak and warned of legal action against those circulating the clip today strongly publicly.
In recent weeks, actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have been making headlines for their extravagant wedding in Udaipur, along with the heartfelt pictures shared from their celebration. However, amidst the well-wishes for the newlyweds, an alleged old audio clip of Rashmika’s mother, Suman Mandanna, has gone viral on social media.
Some platforms have speculated that this clip is from an earlier interview, while others claim it to be a private conversation between Rashmika’s mother and a family member. Busy enjoying her new marriage, Rashmika took to her official social media account today to express her strong disapproval of the leaked clip, threatening legal action against those sharing it.
Before finding love with Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika was briefly engaged to her Kirik Party co-star, Rakshit Shetty, in 2017, but the couple parted ways a year later, citing compatibility issues.
Statements of Rashmika’s mother
In the now-viral audio, Suman Mandanna allegedly discusses the complications that arose between their families and the factors leading to Rashmika and Rakshit’s breakup. During their troubled time, Rashmika was reportedly pressured to announce that she would quit acting after marriage.
Sources quoted her mother saying,
“They said this girl is not thinking properly. Even after knowing the situation, you still sent her there. Then they came and created a scene with me. At that time, instead of saying ‘Aunty, don’t worry, I am with you,’ he argued with me. His final condition was that Rashmika should tweet saying she would leave acting after marriage.”
Suman further added,
“What mistake did my young daughter make? The elders started calling. His mother said my daughter’s mother must come and apologise. Why should I apologise without any reason? I have helped many people in my life… good that they broke up.”
Another report states that Suman claimed,
“In the movie Geetha Govindam, she did an intimate scene, which created a rupture in her relationship with Rakshit. I feel good that they both broke up. Moreover, it was not going to be good for a 35-year-old actor to marry a 21-year-old girl.”
Response from Rashmika
In response to the viral audio clip, Rashmika shared on her Instagram story,
“To my dearest people who have been with me through this incredible journey so far. And to others concerned with this matter – It has been 8 years since a sustained campaign of misinformation, harassment, and targeted attacks from a section of the media and individuals online had started against me. I have watched as my words have been taken out of context, as words I never uttered were spun into false narratives, and hate has been amplified for the sake of views, reach, and engagement. 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.”
Rashmika continued,
“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. 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. While we move forward in life, grow, create meaningful work, and spread positivity, it is unfortunate that a few continue to manufacture hate and controversy at the cost of another person’s dignity and peace. For eight years, while the attacks were restricted to me, I chose silence. Today, while others are being drawn into this, I cannot stay silent any longer. I choose to draw a boundary.”
Threatening legal action, Rashmika stated,
“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.”
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