{
  "id": 16604451,
  "title": "Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda file complaint over online trolling",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/rashmika-mandanna-vijay-deverakonda-file-complaint-over-online",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T13:08:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rashmika-mandanna-vijay-deverakonda-file-complaint-over-online-narrative-and-trolling-10937673/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prominent actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have formally complained to Hyderabad's cybercrime authorities regarding false and misleading online content targeting them. This complaint follows backlash stemming from their recent appearance on Karan Johar's chat show, Koffee With Karan. According to their team, they have submitted a complaint to the Cyber Crime authorities, requesting an impartial investigation into specific online content about the couple.\n\nWhile they respect freedom of speech and individual opinions, the couple's team emphasizes the difference between expressing an opinion and spreading fabricated, manipulated, or misleading claims as facts. The complaint lists various forms of online harassment, including false narratives, fabricated content, altered screenshots, impersonation, and targeted online abuse. Relevant links and supporting evidence have been provided for the authorities to examine.\n\nThe statement concludes by stating that this is not an attempt to suppress genuine opinions or criticism. Instead, they seek accountability for deliberately created and circulated misleading narratives, including any coordinated or paid campaigns. The Virosh team promises to pursue legal remedies as warranted, following due process. They urge everyone to exercise responsibility when sharing unverified claims and refrain from presenting speculation as established fact.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna Take Legal Route After Koffee With Karan Controversy; Cybercrime Complaint Filed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/vijay-deverakonda-rashmika-mandanna-take-legal-route-after-koffee",
        "published": "2026-10-26T13:33:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}