Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s lavish Udaipur wedding recently made headlines for its grandeur and warmth. Their wedding photographs delighted fans across social media. However, just days after the celebrations, Rashmika found herself at the center of an unexpected controversy. An alleged old audio clip of her mother, Suman Mandanna, resurfaced online, sparking heated debate and forcing the actress to issue a strong public statement.
The Viral Audio Clip
The audio clip is believed to date back to 2017–2018, around the time Rashmika Mandanna was engaged to her Kirik Party co-star Rakshit Shetty. In the recording, Suman reportedly spoke about tensions between the two families, including claims that Rakshit’s family wanted Rashmika to quit acting after marriage. Some reports suggest the clip was from an interview with a Kannada news channel, while others insist it was a private family conversation. Regardless of its origin, the clip began circulating widely soon after Rashmika’s wedding, reigniting old controversies.
Past With Rakshit
Rashmika and Rakshit’s relationship had once been the talk of the Kannada film industry. They met while working on Kirik Party in 2016, and their chemistry quickly turned into romance. The couple got engaged in 2017 but parted ways in 2018, citing compatibility issues. At the time, Rashmika faced severe trolling and was accused of choosing her career over marriage. Rakshit himself defended her publicly, urging fans not to judge her harshly. Despite his support, Rashmika endured years of online harassment.
Rashmika’s Strong Statement
Reacting to the resurfaced audio, Rashmika broke her silence on Instagram. She described the incident as a violation of privacy and a deliberate attempt to create controversy around her wedding. “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,” she wrote. She added that a small portion of the conversation had been taken out of context and spread strategically to cause discomfort.
The actress emphasized that dragging her family into the matter crossed a line. “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,” she stated. Rashmika also highlighted that this was not an isolated incident but part of a sustained campaign of misinformation and harassment that had targeted her for eight years.
For years, Rashmika chose patience and silence, accepting that public life comes with scrutiny. However, she made it clear that she could no longer remain quiet when her family was being dragged into controversies. “Today, while others are being drawn into this, I cannot stay silent any longer. I choose to draw a boundary,” she declared.
In her statement, Rashmika issued a stern warning. She gave media platforms, influencers, and individuals 24 hours to remove the clip and related narratives. Failing this, she promised to initiate legal action, including issuing notices to those involved in circulating defamatory or privacy-violating content.
She ended her statement in Kannada, thanking her supporters for their love and reminding critics that her life decisions are hers alone. “People who deliberately talk about our private lives need to understand one thing. Can they decide how my life should be? Is our life not ours? We must make our own decisions, and we will,” she wrote.
This episode underscores the challenges celebrities face in protecting their privacy. Rashmika’s wedding was meant to be a joyous milestone, yet old controversies resurfaced to overshadow her happiness. By drawing a firm boundary and threatening legal action, she has made it clear that her dignity and family’s peace are non-negotiable.
