Vijayalakshmi, wife of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, has once again been the target of online harassment, and there are calls for action against web abuse and social media trolling. Vijayalakshmi has been frustrated by some of the inappropriate posts on Instagram, abusive comments, and fake social media accounts she has been receiving in recent weeks.
The issue is being fueled by the media’s ongoing attention on Darshan’s legal issues, which have generated a lot of debate on social media. And although the actor has been in the news for some time and people, especially Vijayalakshmi, are talking about him, they are also talking about his family, and that is ongoing online harassment, she said.
Some social media users posted offensive content and personal attacks on Vijayalakshmi. There are also comments on her personal life and comments about her. Some accounts also post edited videos and false information to be circulated to bring attention and to create a buzz about the trolls.
A video of Vijayalakshmi and actor Dhanveerrah Gowda has been circulated recently. A promotional video, purported to be shot during a promotional event, was reposted through social media, with the video receiving the most abusive comments and the most offensive picture. The content quickly gained traction online, with people slamming the attacks.
There are reports that some of the accounts involved in the trolling campaign may be fake profiles created specifically to spread abusive content. So far, these accounts have used vulgar language and defamatory statements and are targeting Vijayalakshmi’s character and private life.
The harassment has caused Vijayalakshmi extreme distress, and she contacted law enforcement authorities to intervene. She is said to have brought up the matter with the police officials and asked them to take action against those who have been behind and circulated the offending content to the people who have created and shared it.
In the future, cybercrime investigators will examine the complaints and try to identify the people behind the fake accounts. They can analyse the social media activity, digital footprints, and account registration as part of the investigation. The police officials have emphasised that anonymity on social media does not shield users from legal consequences when online activity violates the law.
The case has once again underlined the growing problem of cyberbullying and online harassment faced by public figures and their families. Social media platforms are often places where misinformation, personal attacks, and abusive behaviour spread rapidly, causing emotional and reputational harm.
Vijayalakshmi's supporters have expressed their concern about the situation, arguing that family members of celebrities should not be harassed because of controversies surrounding the public figures. Social media users also called for more aggressive action against fake accounts and abusive online behaviour.
People who create fake profiles, post defamatory content, or engage in targeted harassment can be in trouble under various provisions of Indian law regarding online abuse, intimidation, and defamation, cybercrime experts say.
As the investigation continues, authorities are expected to work towards identifying the source of the objectionable content and taking appropriate action against those found responsible. Vijayalakshmi’s complaint is another reminder of the challenges of digital harassment and the growing need for responsible social media usage.
The incident has brought up online accountability, privacy, and how people need to keep their conversations respectful on social media when private individuals come under the microscope.
