Prominent Telugu film actress Eesha Rebba has taken legal action by filing a formal police complaint regarding alleged harassment and abusive behavior she encountered on the popular social media platform Instagram. The actress, who recently appeared in the theatrical release Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi, submitted her complaint at the Banjara Hills Police Station in Hyderabad, as confirmed by the news agency ANI.
Details of the Alleged Harassment
According to the police statement, Rebba reported receiving an abusive comment from a fake Instagram account. In her First Information Report (FIR), the actress provided a detailed account of the incident, explaining that during the promotional activities for her recent film, an individual operating a meme or social media account posted what she described as an "obscene, sexually explicit, and defamatory" comment on a public social media page.
Impact on Mental Well-being
Rebba emphasized the severe emotional toll this incident has taken on her mental health. She stated that the language used in the comment was deeply disturbing and derogatory, amounting to mental harassment. The actress expressed that such content not only targets her dignity as a woman but has caused significant emotional distress and public humiliation.
In her complaint, Rebba elaborated: "This incident has caused significant mental turmoil and anxiety. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated occurrence, and similar abusive comments continue to surface repeatedly, indicating a growing pattern of misuse of social media platforms to harass and intimidate individuals under the guise of anonymity and freedom of expression."
Legal Proceedings and Investigation
Based on the FIR registered under the Information Technology Act, authorities have launched a formal investigation into the matter. Rebba has provided details of the alleged social media user to the concerned authorities and has requested appropriate action against what she describes as the misuse of digital platforms for harassment and obscenity.
The actress added in her complaint: "I respectfully request the concerned authorities to kindly look into this issue, take appropriate action as deemed fit under the relevant provisions of law, and ensure accountability for the misuse of digital platforms for harassment and obscenity. I am ready to cooperate fully with the investigation and provide any further information, evidence, or clarification required."
About Eesha Rebba
Eesha Rebba is an established actress in the Telugu film industry, best known for her performances in notable films including Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha (2013), Bandipotu (2015), Ami Thumi (2017), and Awe (2018). Her most recent project, Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi, is currently running in theaters across the region.
The film, directed by AR Sajeev, represents a Telugu remake of the 2022 Malayalam film Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey. In this production, Rebba portrays the character of Prashanthi, who finds herself in an arranged marriage with Omkar Naidu, played by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam. The narrative follows Prashanthi's journey as she discovers her husband's short-tempered and chauvinistic nature, ultimately taking matters into her own hands when facing domestic violence without support from her parents.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges public figures face regarding online harassment and the increasing need for stronger measures to protect individuals from abuse on digital platforms.
