“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. 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.

The actress further said that she is often “ridiculed and mocked by the internet, especially for things that I HAVE NOT SAID." She continued, “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."

“I don’t want to feel closeted and forced to change as a human being because of this hate I keep receiving," she wrote. She concluded the note by acknowledging that she does recognise all the love “I’ve been receiving from the rest of you. Your constant support is what has kept me going and given me the courage to come out and say this."

Rashmika will next be seen opposite Thalapathy Vijay in Varisu. Directed by Vamshi Paidipally of Maharishi and Oopiri fame. She also has many Bollywood projects in hand. The Mission Manju actress is currently shooting for the second installation of Pushpa with Allu Arjun.