Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna face online abuse after Koffee With Karan appearance

Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna faced severe online trolling and were labeled as a red flag by netizens after their appearance on Karan Johar's talk show, Koffee With Karan. The intense social media discussion forced the couple to issue public statements confirming they are gloriously happy together. They also filed an official complaint with the cyber police department in Hyderabad to investigate fabricated content, manipulated screenshots, impersonation, and coordinated online harassment.

Past Support

Amid this controversy, an old promotional video for their film Dear Comrade resurfaced online. During the event, a reporter asked Rashmika why she and her former fiancé Rakshit Shetty were no longer seen together and if their wedding was called off. Rashmika pointed out reporters recording the moment on their phones, while Vijay intervened to protect her. Vijay stated that the matter was no one's business even though he did not fully understand the question. Rashmika later added that the rumors were pure gossip without any verified facts. In a past interview around the release of her film The Girlfriend, Rashmika credited Vijay for helping her heal from the bitter breakup with Rakshit Shetty and lifting her spirits when she struggled to cope with her emotions.

Marriage and Films

Vijay and Rashmika got married on February 26 this year in Udaipur. Following their wedding, they appeared together on screen in the film Ranabaali, which released on October 16. Rashmika and Rakshit Shetty had originally met during the 2016 Kannada blockbuster Kirik Party and got engaged in 2017 before calling it off. Rakshit Shetty had also defended Rashmika publicly at that time, asking fans to stop judging her.

Context

Celebrity couples in the film industry often face intense public scrutiny and coordinated social media campaigns regarding their personal lives. Cyber police complaints have become a common legal route for actors seeking action against fake screenshots and coordinated harassment online. Public support from colleagues during promotional events highlights the pressures actors face from media intrusion into their personal relationships.