Actor Rashmika Mandanna on Thursday warned of legal action against individuals, influencers and media platforms circulating what she described as a leaked private conversation from nearly eight years ago.
In a detailed post on X, the actor said a sustained campaign of misinformation, harassment and targeted attacks had been directed at her for the past eight years.
She alleged that her words were repeatedly taken out of context and false narratives were created to amplify hate for online engagement.
Mandanna said she had chosen patience and silence over the years despite the personal
pain caused by the controversies.
However, she said recent developments had crossed a line after a private conversation believed to be recorded nearly eight years ago was circulated without the knowledge or consent of those involved.
Mandanna urged media platforms, influencers and individuals circulating the content to remove it immediately and gave them 24 hours from the time of her statement to do so.
Failing this, she said appropriate legal action would be initiated, including issuing legal notices to individuals, digital platforms and media organisations involved in sharing the content.