Would do it thousand times, 100 is nothing: Rashmika Mandanna shuts down trolls over marriage proposal remarks

Would do it thousand times, 100 is nothing: Rashmika Mandanna shuts down trolls over marriage proposal remarksNew Delhi,Oct 26, 2026 14:48 ISTRashmika Mandanna has a rather direct question for people who seem to have a lot to say about her relationship with Vijay Deverakonda: why does the way they love each other bother them so much? After an interview featuring the couple sparked online chatter and a flood of unsolicited relationship advice, the actor has shared a lengthy note explaining their choices, the way they approach marriage and why strangers don't get to decide what their relationship should look like.Rashmika admitted that she usually stays away from online arguments because everyone is entitled to an opinion. But the response to their interview, she felt, had gone beyond people simply seeing things differently. It had started to feel like “an angry mob looking for someone to vent at”.“Somewhere along the way, the whole point got lost. Maybe it didn't fit your lens. Maybe some of you simply don't want to see it,” she wrote, explaining why she finally decided to address the conversation.Rashmika Mandanna explains why she and Vijay Deverakonda chose each otherOne of the points people had picked apart was the couple's conversation about marriage and how many times Rashmika would choose Vijay. The actor clarified that the discussion wasn't about counting proposals or waiting for a grand romantic gesture. According to Rashmika, Vijay wanted them to take their time, understand each other and be certain about the life they wanted to build together. He wanted them to consider the practical side of their future, too, rather than rush into a decision.Rashmika, on the other hand, said she knew what she wanted. Neither approach, she explained, was wrong. “I am all heart and he is the thinker — and we need that in each other's lives,” she wrote, describing how their differences complement each other.For the actor, marriage isn't about getting down on one knee or putting a ring on someone's finger. Those are merely “the decorative part”. What matters more is building a life and a future together, something she believes they have done well.“And yes, I am OBSESSED with my man. When did that become a bad thing?” she asked, adding that she sees Vijay as her lifelong companion, her friend through the ordinary and extraordinary moments, the father of her children and the person with whom she wants to grow old.As for the question of how many times she would choose him, Rashmika had a simple answer: “I would do it a thousand times — 100 is nothing.”‘You weren't there. HE WAS’Rashmika also addressed women who had been making social media reels offering her advice about her relationship, including suggestions that she should leave. While acknowledging their concern, she questioned why so many people were drawing conclusions about a relationship they knew little about.She said she wished some of those people had been around a couple of years ago, when things were particularly difficult for her.“You weren't there. HE WAS and HE IS even right now,” she wrote.The actor went on to describe the ways Vijay has supported her, from health troubles and hospital visits to moments when anxiety wakes her in the middle of the night. When she breaks down, she said, he is the person whose shoulder she turns to.“I'm the happiest I've ever been,” Rashmika wrote, adding that she hoped people could see that happiness in her face, her performances, her films and the way she lives. She described herself as happy, content and blessed, and questioned why some people seemed more willing to believe misleading edits and online narratives than what she had to say about her own life.She also made it clear that she wasn't asking everyone to agree with her choices. She hoped people would find someone who loved them as deeply as they loved that person, while wishing happiness to those who wanted a different kind of life.Rashmika calls out comments about her familyThe actor was particularly unhappy about the remarks directed at her family amid the online discussion. While saying she could handle criticism aimed at her, she drew a distinction between that and people making assumptions about relatives they didn't know.“That's not feminism. That's bullying dressed up as feminism,” she wrote.For Rashmika, feminism isn't about putting another person down or proving that one gender is superior to another. It's about having the freedom to make decisions about one's own life and take responsibility for them. She said she had made her choices and had been rewarded with immense love.She also acknowledged her Kannadiga fans, reflecting on how they had continued to hold her close to their hearts even after 10 years. She said she felt blessed by the affection they continued to show her.Ending her message, Rashmika sent love to those who celebrate happiness and relationships, while asking others to find something that brings them joy, too.Her message wasn't about convincing everyone to see her relationship the way she does. It was about making it clear that she and Vijay are comfortable with the life they've chosen, and that outside opinions won't determine how they move forward together.- Ends