The online backlash surrounding Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna after their appearance on Koffee With Karan 9 has now taken a legal turn.
According to a press note issued by the actors’ team, their
manager, P Nishanth Kumar, has reportedly approached the Hyderabad Cyber Crime authorities over alleged fabricated content, impersonation and targeted online harassment involving the couple.
The complaint is said to focus on false and misleading material being circulated across social media platforms. Relevant links and supporting material have reportedly been submitted to the authorities for examination.
Complaint Alleges Fabricated Content And Impersonation
As per the team’s statement, manipulated screenshots, fabricated posts and impersonation have allegedly been used to circulate misleading narratives about Vijay and Rashmika.
Team #Virosh has filed a formal complaint with Hyderabad Cyber Crime authorities over alleged fake narratives, fabricated content, manipulated screenshots, impersonation and targeted online harassment involving #VijayDeverakonda and #RashmikaMandanna. https://t.co/FwjUEJR9NP
— Balaji (@RDBalaji) October 26, 2026
Virosh Team Files Cyber Crime Complaint Over Alleged Fake Online Narratives
The Virosh team has submitted a formal complaint to Hyderabad Cyber Crime authorities over alleged fabricated content, manipulated screenshots, impersonation and online harassment targeting Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna.
The team has urged an impartial investigation and appropriate legal action wherever warranted, emphasizing that the move is aimed at accountability, not genuine criticism or freedom of speech.
#VijayDevarakonda #RashmikaMandanna
— Indian Clicks (@IndianClicks) October 26, 2026
The complaint seeks an investigation into the material and the accounts allegedly involved in spreading it.
The actors’ team has also clarified that the move is not intended to curb genuine criticism or freedom of speech. Instead, they said the complaint is aimed specifically at demonstrably false information and online activity that may potentially violate the law.
Users have also been urged not to share unverified claims surrounding the couple. The team added that appropriate legal remedies would be pursued wherever required.
The Hyderabad Cyber Crime authorities have reportedly been asked to examine the submitted evidence and investigate the alleged harassment.
Why Vijay Deverakonda And Rashmika Mandanna Faced Backlash
The controversy began after Vijay and Rashmika appeared together on the second episode of Karan Johar-hosted Koffee With Karan 9 and spoke about their relationship.
During the conversation, Rashmika recalled asking Vijay to marry her while they were at an airport.
“Let’s get married,” she said she had told him.
According to Rashmika, Vijay replied, “Okay, you ask me 100 times.”
She further revealed that she continued asking him for nearly a year.
Vijay, meanwhile, explained that he wanted the two of them to take their time before making such an important decision.
The exchange quickly became a talking point online. While some viewers found the conversation candid, others interpreted Vijay’s comments differently.
Several social media users argued that Rashmika’s feelings appeared more one-sided and labelled Vijay a “red flag”. Some also accused him of disrespecting his wife based on how the conversation played out on the show.
Vijay And Rashmika Respond To The Criticism
As the backlash continued, both Vijay and Rashmika addressed the discussion through separate social media posts on October 26.
Rashmika reaffirmed her confidence in their relationship and said she would choose Vijay “a thousand times over”.
Vijay also responded to the criticism surrounding their marriage.
He described their relationship as “gloriously happy” and pushed back at people passing judgement on it, asking those unhappy with their relationship to keep their opinions to themselves.
The couple’s team has now moved beyond public responses and reportedly sought legal intervention over what it describes as fabricated content, impersonation and targeted harassment circulating online.
