Rashmika Mandanna Warns Legal Action After Old Audio on Rakshit Shetty Breakup Resurfaces Weeks After Wedding !

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Actress Rashmika Mandanna has threatened legal action after an old audio clip of her mother discussing her past engagement with Rakshit Shetty resurfaced online weeks after her wedding to Vijay Deverakonda.

New Delhi:
Actress Rashmika Mandanna has issued a strong warning of legal action after an old audio clip featuring her mother began circulating widely across social media platforms in recent days. The clip, which reportedly dates back nearly eight years, contains remarks about Rashmika’s past engagement to Kannada actor Rakshit Shetty and the circumstances surrounding their breakup.

The audio resurfaced just weeks after Rashmika’s reported wedding to actor Vijay Deverakonda on February 26 this year, prompting intense online discussion and speculation. Responding to the controversy, the actress publicly criticised the sharing of what she described as a private conversation and warned that those continuing to circulate the clip could face legal consequences.

In a detailed statement shared on social media, Rashmika said the audio had been taken out of context and deliberately circulated to create controversy at a sensitive moment in her personal life.

Old Interview Resurfaces After Years

According to information reviewed by Prime Vista News, the viral audio clip appears to originate from an interview given several years ago by Suman Mandanna to a Kannada journalist.

In the interview, Suman Mandanna spoke about the events surrounding Rashmika’s engagement to Rakshit Shetty and the tensions that allegedly developed between the two families before the relationship eventually ended.

Although the interview itself is old, portions of the audio have recently begun circulating widely on social media platforms, with edited segments being shared in posts and videos.

The resurfacing of the clip has reignited discussions around Rashmika’s past relationship, despite the actors having moved on professionally and personally in the years since their breakup.

How Rashmika and Rakshit’s Relationship Began

Rashmika Mandanna and Rakshit Shetty first met while working together on the Kannada film
Kirik Party.

The film went on to become a major success and played a significant role in launching Rashmika’s acting career. During the production and promotion of the film, the two actors developed a close relationship that eventually became public.

Their relationship soon attracted attention in the Kannada film industry, and in 2017 the couple announced their engagement, a development that was widely celebrated by fans.

However, the engagement lasted only about a year. In 2018, both actors confirmed that they had mutually decided to call off the relationship.

At the time, neither Rashmika nor Rakshit publicly discussed the details behind the separation, choosing instead to maintain privacy regarding their personal matters.

Claims Made In The Resurfaced Audio

In the resurfaced interview clip, Suman Mandanna reportedly spoke about disagreements that took place between the two families during the engagement period.

According to her account, Rashmika’s family had initially supported the relationship even though the actress was relatively young at the time.

However, tensions allegedly began to grow as the engagement progressed.

Some of the claims mentioned in the interview include:

• Differences emerging between the families during the engagement.
• Arguments that allegedly occurred during discussions about Rashmika’s career.
• Claims that Rakshit Shetty sometimes reacted strongly over small issues.

Suman Mandanna also referred to a situation involving the film
Geetha Govindam, which later became one of Rashmika’s most successful movies.

According to the interview, there was allegedly pressure on Rashmika at the time to post a message on social media stating that she would stop acting after marriage.

Emotional Recollection Of A Late-Night Incident

In the interview, Suman Mandanna also recalled what she described as a particularly distressing moment during that period.

She alleged that on the night before the release of Geetha Govindam, Rashmika received a late-night call asking her to travel from Hyderabad to Bengaluru immediately to meet Rakshit Shetty.

Suman Mandanna further claimed that disagreements escalated into arguments between members of the two families.

In the emotional Kannada conversation, she also said that during one of those disagreements, she felt Rakshit did not support her and instead argued with her.

She also alleged that one of the final conditions presented during the engagement discussions was that Rashmika should publicly announce on social media that she would leave acting after marriage.

Suman Mandanna questioned why she was later asked to apologise to members of the other family despite, according to her, not having done anything wrong.

Rashmika Mandanna Breaks Silence

Following the widespread circulation of the audio clip, Rashmika Mandanna issued a strongly worded statement addressing the situation.

The actress said the past eight years had seen repeated attempts by some individuals and media platforms to create negative narratives about her.

She stated that while she had previously chosen silence, the recent events had crossed a line.

In her statement, Rashmika said:

• The audio being circulated was an old private conversation.
• The recording was allegedly shared without the consent of the people involved.
• Portions of the conversation were taken out of context to create controversy.

She also expressed concern that the circulation of the clip had dragged her family and people close to her into unnecessary public scrutiny.

Actress Announces Possible Legal Action

Rashmika Mandanna made it clear that she would not tolerate the continued circulation of the audio.

She urged media outlets, influencers and individuals sharing the clip to remove the content immediately.

The actress issued a 24-hour warning, stating that if the material continued to be shared, she would initiate legal proceedings.

According to her statement, the action could include:

Rashmika said the decision to consider legal action had not been taken lightly but had become necessary to protect her dignity and privacy.

Appeal For Responsible Reporting

The actress concluded her statement by urging the public and media platforms to exercise responsibility when sharing sensitive or personal information.

She emphasised that people in the public eye often face criticism and speculation, but the line should not be crossed when it comes to personal privacy and family members.

Rashmika also said she remained focused on her work and personal life moving forward, expressing hope that the situation would not be used to spread unnecessary negativity.

A Controversy From The Past Returns

The resurfacing of the interview clip has once again brought attention to a chapter of Rashmika Mandanna’s life that had largely remained in the past.

For many fans, the episode highlights the challenges faced by public figures in an era where old interviews and private conversations can reappear online years later.

While the actors involved have long moved on with their careers and personal lives, the controversy has sparked debate about privacy, online accountability, and the responsibilities of digital platforms in handling sensitive content.

For now, Rashmika Mandanna’s warning signals that the matter could soon move beyond social media discussions and into legal territory if the circulation of the clip continues.

Reporting by Prime Vista News