Fan pulls actress Rachita Ram’s cheek at birthday selfie, sparking online debate

What Happened

A fan grabbed Kannada actress Rachita Ram’s cheek while she was taking a selfie during her October 3 birthday celebrations. The Dimple Queen, who was meeting fans outside her Bengaluru home, obliged to several photo requests on Saturday. In the viral clip a male fan, after snapping a selfie, suddenly pulled her cheeks. Rachita stared in surprise for a few seconds, then kept smiling and moved on to pose with other supporters.

Reaction

The clip spread quickly on social media, sparking mixed comments. Some users called the act harassment and warned that fans must respect personal space, writing, “She may be smiling but could be traumatised” and “Never touch a stranger anywhere.” Others praised the actress for staying calm, noting “She handled it well.”

Context

Rachita’s recent work includes the Tamil film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Rajinikanth, where she played Kalyani. Coolie became the highest‑grossing Tamil film of 2025 and one of the top‑earning Indian movies of the previous year despite competition from War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. The incident underscores ongoing debates about celebrity‑fan boundaries in India’s vibrant film culture.