Actor Rashmika Mandanna, who is currently on a promotional spree for her latest release Chhaava, has left the internet divided after saying she’s from Hyderabad at a recent event. Rashmika, who hails from Karnataka's Coorg, received flak for naming another state as her hometown. While some defended stating that she was merely referencing the Telugu film industry where she predominantly works, others mocked the actor for disowning her roots. 

'@iamRashmika, I sometimes feel pity for you for receiving unnecessary negativity/targeting from our fellow Kannadigas.
But when you make statements like this I think they are right and you deserve the backlash.?#Kannada #Chaava #RashmikaMandanna pic.twitter.com/RBY7RcpHgP