Rashmika Mandanna Pens A Note Addressing Trollers, “Feel Like A Punching Bag”
After the tremendous success of Pushpa: The Rise, Rashmika Mandanna is getting multiple opportunities to showcase her talent. She got to work with Amitabh Bachchan in her Hindi debut film Goodbye and simultaneously have multiple interesting projects in her kitty. But like every other celebrity, even Mandanna cannot escape trolling and hateful comments. Recently, she wrote a long note addressing haters online.
Taking to Instagram, the Geeta Govindam actor penned a detailed note stating how painful it is to read hate-filled comments alongside a masked-up picture of herself. She also shared how some unverified rumours floating on the internet about her can have a catastrophic effect on her career and relationships.
“Hi so…A couple of things have been troubling me these last few days or weeks or months or maybe even years now and I think it’s time I address it. I am only speaking for myself – something I should have done years ago. I have been on the receiving end of a lot of hate ever since I started my career. Quite literally a punching bag for a lot of trolls and negativity out there. I know that the life I’ve chosen comes with a price- I understand that I’m not everyone’s cup of tea and certainly don’t expect to be loved by every single person out there. That doesn’t mean because you don’t approve of me you can spew negativity instead,” began Rashmika.
Talking about how discouraging trolling could be, the Dear Comrade star stated, “It’s heartbreaking and frankly quite demoralising when I’m being ridiculed and mocked by the internet, especially for things that I HAVE NOT SAID. I’ve found that bits of things I’ve said in interviews are being turned against me. False narratives being spread across the internet can be very harmful to me and the relationships I have in or outside the industry.”
“I welcome constructive criticism because that’s only going to push me to improve and do better. But what’s with the vile negativity and hate? For the longest time, I’ve been told to ignore it. But it has only gotten worse. By addressing it, I’m not trying to win anyone over. I don’t want to feel closeted and forced to change as a human being because of this hate I keep receiving,” Rashmika added.
Appreciating the love and support she has received from her fans over these years, the Animal actor concluded, “That being said, I do recognize and acknowledge all the love I’ve been receiving from the rest of you. Your constant love and support are what have kept me going and given me the courage to come out and say this. I only have a love for everyone around me, the people I’ve worked with so far, all of whom I’ve always admired. I will continue to work hard and do better for you. Because like I said, making you happy -makes me happy. Be kind everyone. We’re all trying to do our best. Thank you.”
On the work front, Rashmika Mandanna is currently shooting for Pushpa: The Rise Again with Allu Arjun. She is also Animal opposite Ranbir Kapoor and Mission Manju along with Sidharth Malhotra in the pipeline.
