Rashmika Mandanna Slams Trolls 'Ridiculing' Her For Not Watching Rishab Shetty's Film Kantara

Rashmika Mandanna has opened up about the hate she has been receiving on social media ever since she started her career in the industry.?

The actress was recently trolled for not watching Rishab Shetty's latest release 'Kantara', which has been hailed as a masterpiece by many. Rashmika has now slammed those criticizing and spreading a ‘false narrative’ about her.?

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Pushpa star Rashmika Mandanna took to her official Instagram handle to post a lengthy note in which she spoke of struggling through hate and how it has taken a toll on her mental health.?

Rashmika, who is often become a target of trolls on social media in her heartbreaking note said that while she understands that she's not everyone's cup of tea, she refuses to deal support the hatemongering on social media platforms.?

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“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," the Pushpa actress further wrote on her Instagram account.

"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," she wrote.

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She further stated that she is often been mocked and ridiculed by the internet, especially for the things that she has 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 that can be very harmful to me and the relationships I have in or outside the industry," Rashmika Mandanna added in her lengthy heartfelt note.?

The actress, who has been in news for her rumoured romance with Liger actor Vijay Deverakonda, said that she welcomes constructive criticism because that’s going to push her to do better.?

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Towards the end of her message, the actress also mentioned that she only has 'love' for everyone around her.?

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On the work front, Rashmika Mandanna is excited about the upcoming sequel of 'Pushpa: The Rise' in which she will reprise her role as Srivalli opposite Allu Arjun. She was recently seen in Amitabh Bachchan starrer Goodbye, which marks her Bollywood debut. She will also be seen in Ranbir Kapoor's dark thriller Animal, helmed by Sandeep Vanga.?

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