Rashmika Mandanna CLARIFIES her ‘men should experience period pain’ comment post facing backlash

Recently, Rashmika Mandanna appeared on Jagapathi Babu’s Zee5 talk show Jayammu Nischayammu Raa, where she posed a hypothetical: “Men should experience periods at least once, just to know the pain and trauma women endure every month.” She explained that her own period pain had been so severe she once fainted, and she wished men could understand that agony.

The clip spread quickly, sparking a heated debate. While some fans appreciated her intent to highlight women’s monthly suffering, many netizens criticized the remark, arguing that it dismissed the struggles men face and seemed insensitive. The backlash grew intense, with trolls accusing her of trivializing male issues.

Rashmika clarifies her statement

A Rashmika fan reposted a clip from the show on X (formerly Twitter) amid the backlash, trying to clarify the actor’s intent. They wrote, Rashmika perspective on men having periods :)) Sometimes we only want our pain & emotions to be understood. It was never about comparison or diminishing male responsibilities.. but fragile egos chose to twist it that way.

In response, Rashmika took to social media, writing, The fear of going to shows and interviews is this for me… I mean something and it’s taken in something else entirely. She clarified that her point was never to demand that men bleed monthly but to convey how vital it is for both genders to empathize with each other’s pain

She added that such misinterpretations make her anxious about future public appearances. Supportive fans rallied, noting that her words had been taken out of context, yet the incident underscores how a single statement can explode online and affect a celebrity’s confidence.

What exactly Rashmika said?

On the show, Jagapathi Babu asked Rashmika if it’s true she believes men should experience periods too. Admitting to it, she said, Yes. I want them to get periods at least once, to know the pain and trauma. Due to the hormonal imbalance, we feel emotions we don’t understand. And you can’t show that pressure on men because, no matter how much you explain, of course, they don’t understand the feeling. So, if men get periods just once, let them understand what period pain is like.

Sharing her own experience, Rashmika said, I get such horrible period pain, I have even fainted once from it. I have done numerous tests and consulted doctors, but nobody knows why it happens. Every month I wonder, God, why are you torturing me so much. I feel like anyone can only understand it when they experience it. Which is why I think men should get periods at least once.

About Rashmika

Rashmika Mandanna was last seen in Aditya Sarpotdar’s Thamma and Rahul Ravindran’s The Girlfriend. She recently made headlines after reportedly getting engaged to Vijay Deverakonda in October, with the pair set to marry next February.