Rashmika Mandanna faces backlash over ‘men should get periods’ comment; says she now fears going on shows

Actor Rashmika Mandanna recently sparked controversy after her appearance on Jagapathi Babu’s talk show Jayammu Nischayammu Raa.

During the conversation, Rashmika shared a hypothetical thought that men should experience periods at least once to understand the pain women go through every month.

The statement quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions online. While some understood her sentiment, others accused her of undermining men’s struggles.

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Actor Clarifies After Backlash

Amid the social media uproar, one of Rashmika’s fans posted the clip on X (formerly Twitter), explaining that her intention wasn’t to compare genders but to highlight the emotional and physical toll women face during menstruation. 

The post read, “Sometimes we only want our pain & emotions to be understood. It was never about diminishing male responsibilities.”

Rashmika responded to the fan’s clarification, expressing her frustration over how her words are often misinterpreted. She wrote, “And this no one will talk about.. The fear of going to shows and interviews is this for me.. I mean something and it’s taken in something else entirely.. :(” Many fans rallied in her support, agreeing that her comments were taken out of context.

‘Men Should Know What Period Pain Feels Like’

On the show, Rashmika elaborated that she wanted men to experience periods once just to understand the intensity of the pain and hormonal fluctuations women endure. 

Sharing her own experience, she revealed, “I get such horrible period pain, I have even fainted once from it. I have done numerous tests, but no one knows why it happens.”

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On the Work Front

Rashmika was last seen in Aditya Sarpotdar’s Thamma and Rahul Ravindran’s The Girlfriend. She also made headlines recently for her engagement to actor Vijay Deverakonda, with the couple reportedly set to tie the knot in February next year.