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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna file cybercrime complaint over online harassment

Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have formally approached the Hyderabad Cyber Crime authorities following intense online scrutiny and harassment. Their legal team filed a complaint alleging the circulation of fabricated content, manipulated screenshots, impersonation, and targeted misinformation following the couple's recent appearance on the talk show ‘Koffee With Karan 9’.

The complaint seeks an investigation into whether these activities are part of a coordinated or paid campaign to damage the couple's reputation. While the team stated they respect freedom of speech and individual opinion, they emphasized a clear distinction between criticism and the presentation of fabricated claims as facts.

Prior to the legal action, both actors addressed the social media backlash directly. Rashmika Mandanna issued a statement describing the online frenzy as an ‘angry mob’ and defended her agency, specifically addressing criticisms regarding her marriage and her devotion to Deverakonda. Vijay Deverakonda also responded via social media, reaffirming his commitment to his wife and dismissing the negativity surrounding their personal lives.

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Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police · Karan Johar · Koffee With Karan · Rashmika Mandanna · Udaipur · Vijay Deverakonda

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Love Me, Judge Me Not [www.deccanchronicle.com]