An audio clip has been circulating on social media claiming to feature the voice of Rashmika Mandanna’s mother, Suman Mandanna. The viral clip is from an old interview that she gave to a Kannada news channel, where she speaks about the alleged tension between Rashmika and Rakshit Shetty’s families, after their engagement ended in 2018.
Now, The Girlfriend actress has addressed the circulation of the audio clip online, calling it a serious invasion of privacy and urging people to stop spreading the content.
Taking to Instagram’s Story section, Rashmika 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.
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, even though they have no connection to the matter.
Calling the circulation of the clip misleading and defamatory, Rashmika requested media platforms, influencers, and individuals sharing the content to remove it immediately. She also stated that those circulating the material have been given a 24-hour window, failing which legal action will be initiated. Ending her note on 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.”
She added that the decision to speak up and take action was not taken lightly, but had become necessary to protect her dignity, privacy, and peace. For the uninitiated, Rashmika and Rakshit Shetty’s relationship began while working on the film Kirik Party. They got engaged in 2017 but it broke off the next year.
Rashmika recently tied the knot with Vijay Deverakonda in a private ceremony.
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