Alia Bhatt supports Rashmika Mandanna amid online criticism

Alia Bhatt has shown her support for Rashmika Mandanna after the South Indian actress addressed the online criticism surrounding her marriage to Vijay Deverakonda. Alia liked Rashmika’s recent Instagram post, in which she defended her husband and spoke out against the negative comments that followed their appearance on Koffee With Karan 9.

Several other Bollywood celebrities also showed their support for Rashmika by liking her post. Among them were actors Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani. Their reactions attracted attention from fans, as the discussion surrounding Rashmika and Vijay’s relationship continued to circulate on social media.

Rashmika Mandanna speaks out against online criticism

Rashmika shared her statement after social media users began criticising Vijay and making negative remarks about their relationship. Some users even described the actor as a “misogynist” and a “narcissist” following the couple’s television interview.

The actress explained that she generally preferred not to respond to online discussions because she believed everyone was entitled to their own opinions. However, she felt that the criticism directed at her husband had crossed a line and required a response.

In her Instagram note, Rashmika said the situation no longer appeared to be a simple disagreement between people with different perspectives. Instead, she described the reaction as an angry crowd looking for someone to target.

Her statement reflected her frustration with the intensity of the backlash and the way online conversations could quickly turn into personal attacks against public figures.

Actress expresses confidence in her marriage

While addressing the criticism, Rashmika made it clear that she had no regrets about marrying Vijay. She also referred to a moment during their interview when Vijay reportedly asked her to request his hand in marriage 100 times.

Responding to the comment, Rashmika expressed her affection for her husband, saying she would be willing to do it a thousand times. She added that asking him 100 times would be nothing in comparison.

The actress also emphasised that both she and Vijay had built their lives through their own decisions, efforts and hard work. Her message suggested that outsiders should not judge their relationship based on a few moments seen during a television appearance.

Rashmika further addressed people who criticised Vijay while claiming that they were concerned about her well-being. She pointed out that some individuals were offering relationship advice without knowing the personal challenges she had faced or the support she had received from her husband.

“You weren’t there. HE WAS, and HE IS even right now,” she wrote, highlighting Vijay’s presence in her life during difficult moments.

Rashmika asks people to respect her personal life

The actress also spoke about her happiness in marriage, explaining that she was content with her life and hoped people could recognise that through her personal experiences and professional work.

She made it clear that the opinions of strangers would not change her feelings towards her husband or make her question the decisions she had made. Rashmika also expressed concern over harsh comments directed at her family, urging people to avoid dragging her loved ones into online disputes.

Her response received attention from fans who appreciated her willingness to defend her relationship and address the criticism directly.

Alia Bhatt’s reaction attracts attention

Alia’s decision to like Rashmika’s post also became a talking point because the Raazi actress has faced public scrutiny over her own relationship with husband Ranbir Kapoor.

Ranbir has previously been labelled a “red flag” by some social media users, leading to discussions about his behaviour and the couple’s relationship. Alia’s support for Rashmika therefore drew interest from fans familiar with the criticism that celebrity couples often face online.

The incident has once again highlighted how public figures can find their personal relationships subjected to intense scrutiny on social media. While celebrities may choose to share selected moments of their lives with the public, online discussions can sometimes extend beyond their professional work and become personal.

Rashmika’s statement reinforced her position that she understands her marriage better than those commenting from the outside. With Alia and other celebrities showing support, the actress’s message has also encouraged further discussion about respecting personal boundaries and avoiding unnecessary judgement of relationships.