Tollywood couple Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are in the news following their appearance on the latest episode of Koffee With Karan. The couple spoke about their relationship, marriage and other aspects of their personal lives, after which some netizens posted negative comments about them online.
Amid the growing online discussion over the past few days, the couple has formally approached the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police, seeking an investigation into specific online content concerning them.
According to a statement released by the couple's PR team, a representative of the actors' team personally submitted a complaint to the Cyber Crime authorities in Hyderabad, requesting an impartial investigation into the identified online content involving Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna.
"While we fully respect freedom of speech, individual opinions and the right to express criticism, there is a clear distinction between expressing an opinion and presenting fabricated, manipulated or materially misleading claims as facts," the statement read.
The complaint reportedly identifies online publications and digital material circulated across social media platforms, including alleged false narratives, fabricated content, manipulated screenshots, impersonation and targeted online harassment. Relevant links and supporting evidence have also been submitted to the authorities for examination.
The couple's manager, P Nishanth Kumar, submitted the complaint to the Cyber Police on their behalf.
"We hope the matter will be investigated in accordance with the law and that the deliberate creation and circulation of misleading narratives, including any coordinated or paid campaigns established through evidence, will be addressed appropriately," the statement added.
According to the statement, each identified instance of publishing, reposting or amplifying potentially unlawful content may be examined on its own merits. The team also stated that appropriate legal remedies would be pursued wherever warranted, in accordance with due process.
"This is not an attempt to restrict genuine opinions or criticism. It is a request for accountability where demonstrably false information or unlawful conduct may be involved. We urge everyone to exercise responsibility while sharing unverified claims and to refrain from presenting speculation as an established fact," the statement further said.
The statement further added that the team reiterated its commitment to protecting the dignity and reputation of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna through lawful and appropriate channels.