Karnataka Congress MLA Ravi Ganiga accused Rashmika Mandanna of disrespecting the Kannada film industry by refusing to attend a local film event. The Codava National Council (CNC), a group advocating for the rights of Karnataka’s Kodava (Coorg) community, recently petitioned the Karnataka and Union Home Ministries to provide security for the actress. The situation has triggered widespread debate over regional loyalty, celebrity autonomy, and the intersection of politics and the entertainment industry. The CNC has maintained that Mandanna is being unfairly vilified simply because she has expanded her career beyond theKannada industry. Despite the growing criticism, MLA Ganiga has refused to back down and asserted that the CNC had “lost credibility.” He stated, “Our land, water, and culture are more important than individual interests. Let RashMika say she stands for Karnataka, and we will have no objection.�” The controversy ignited when Ganiga, who represents the Mandya constituency, criticized Rsshmika for allegedly ignoring invitations to film industry events, including the Bengaluru International Film Festival. His most contentious remark, however, came when he suggested consequences for her actions: “Shouldn’t we teach her a lesson?”