Karnataka MLA Faces Backlash Over Comments on Actress Rashmika Mandanna

Congress MLA Ravi Kumar Gowda defends his controversial remarks, as Kodava community demands protection for the actress.

Congress MLA Ravi Kumar Gowda stated Rashmika Mandanna 'must be taught a lesson' for declining an invitation to a Karnataka state event, sparking widespread criticism.
The MLA clarified that his comments were meant to convey a 'life lesson' about respecting the state and its culture, not as a personal attack on the actress.
The Kodava National Council, representing Mandanna's community, condemned the remarks and called for her safety, citing concerns over harassment and threats.
BJP MLA Bharat Shetty criticized Gowda's statements, labeling them as 'thuggish behavior' and defending Mandanna's right to make personal and professional choices.
Rashmika Mandanna, a prominent actress from the Kodava tribe, continues to focus on her career, with upcoming projects alongside Salman Khan, Dhanush, and Ayushmann Khurrana.