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Vijay Deverakonda Stands Firm When Rashmika Mandanna Asked About Former Partner Rakshit Shetty
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 04:39 AM
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Actor Vijay Deverakonda defended Rashmika Mandanna after she was questioned about her ex‑partner Rakshit Shetty, emphasizing respect for personal boundaries.
During a recent media interaction, Rashmika Mandanna was asked about her former romantic partner, Kannada actor Rakshit Shetty. The question prompted a swift response from fellow actor Vijay Deverakonda, who publicly defended Mandanna’s right to privacy. Deverakonda’s remarks underscored the importance of respecting personal boundaries and discouraged intrusive speculation.
Deverakonda, who has collaborated with Mandanna on several projects, highlighted that personal relationships are private matters and should not be fodder for public gossip. He added that media outlets should focus on professional achievements rather than personal histories.
The incident drew attention to the broader issue of celebrity privacy in Indian entertainment, with several other actors echoing Deverakonda’s stance on maintaining respectful boundaries in the press.
Deverakonda, who has collaborated with Mandanna on several projects, highlighted that personal relationships are private matters and should not be fodder for public gossip. He added that media outlets should focus on professional achievements rather than personal histories.
The incident drew attention to the broader issue of celebrity privacy in Indian entertainment, with several other actors echoing Deverakonda’s stance on maintaining respectful boundaries in the press.