Rashmika Mandanna Claps Back at Trolls Over Vijay Deverakonda’s ‘Koffee With Karan 9’ Marriage Remark
Addressing the intense social media scrutiny and unsolicited criticism following her joint appearance with Vijay Deverakonda on 'Koffee With Karan' Season 9, actor Rashmika Mandanna released a statement on October 26 clarifying that their discussions around marriage were never about grand gestures, but about taking time to build mutual certainty.
Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have found themselves at the centre of widespread online commentary following their joint appearance on the chat show Koffee With Karan Season 9. After days of social media scrutiny and intense speculation surrounding comments made during the episode, Mandanna addressed the criticism directly in a statement released on October 26. Rashmika Mandanna Says THIS on Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Peddi’ Controversy.
Rashmika Mandanna Shuts Down Trolls
Addressing the backlash on social media, Mandanna expressed her surprise at the scale of reactions and clarified the context behind her husband's comments regarding their marriage proposal. In her post shared on October 26, she wrote:"We've been bombarded with opinions, comments and unsolicited advice on all our profiles, mine and yours necessarily. The conviction at which people came at us genuinely shook me a little. I was like, WHAT THE FK IS GOING ON? First of all, it was never about the number of times or an entire year. That's where some of you got stuck. Yes, that conversation happened. But neither of us was looking for a grand proposal. The conversation was about him wanting both of us to take the time and space to understand each other, to be sure that despite all the highs and lows, the joys and stresses of life, this was what we wnated and the right time for it."
She continued, "And yes, I am OBSSESSED with this man. When did that become a bad thing? And we chose US. We will keep choosing each other, again and again, until the end. Right now, I am the happiest I have ever been. I am happy. I am content. I am blessed."Mandanna concluded the post by adding a video in the final slide showing Deverakonda playfully carrying her on his back.
Rashmika Mandanna Breaks Silence on ‘Koffee With Karan 9’ Episode Backlash
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Public Backlash Surrounding the Viral Episode
The controversy began after an episode of Koffee With Karan Season 9 aired, during which host Karan Johar asked the couple about their decision to get married. During the interview, Deverakonda remarked lightheartedly that Mandanna had repeatedly brought up marriage over the course of a year, prompting him to tell her to ask "100 times" before he was ready.
While the moment was presented as a candid story on the show, clips went viral across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, with several netizens criticising Deverakonda and labelling his remarks as dismissive. Vijay Deverakonda Trolled After Revealing Rashmika Mandanna Asked Him To Marry Her for a Year on ‘Koffee With Karan 9’.
Before Mandanna's statement, Deverakonda had also responded to the ongoing discourse by sharing a satirical video on his Instagram Stories, poking fun at online "analysts" dissecting their relationship dynamics. The couple, who married earlier this year in Udaipur following years of courtship, continue to move forward amidst their recent shared project, Ranabaali.
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