A cybercrime complaint has been filed with Hyderabad authorities over allegedly fabricated social media posts and online harassment targeting actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, their team said.

Key Takeaways

  • The actors’ team submitted links and supporting material and requested an investigation.
  • The complaint follows online backlash to the couple’s appearance on Koffee With Karan 9.

What the cybercrime complaint alleges

A representative submitted the complaint in person, identifying alleged impersonation, manipulated screenshots, misleading posts and targeted harassment across digital platforms, the actors’ team said.

The team asked authorities to examine whether the material was linked to a coordinated or paid campaign. It also urged social media users not to share unverified claims about the actors.

In a statement, the team said it respected criticism and freedom of speech but distinguished opinions from fabricated or manipulated claims presented as fact.

Backlash after television appearance

The complaint followed the couple’s appearance on Koffee With Karan 9, where Mandanna discussed asking Deverakonda to marry her. Some viewers questioned their relationship dynamics after the conversation, and clips from the interview and older appearances circulated online.

On October 26, 2026, Mandanna said in an Instagram statement that people had misunderstood the conversation and criticised those targeting her family. Deverakonda also responded on social media, describing Mandanna as his best friend and wife and saying they were happy.

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