'Dragon' actor Khushbu Sundar speaks out against cyberattacks

Actor Khushbu has spoken publicly against the cyberattacks and personal harassment faced by celebrities. Her intervention adds her voice to growing concern about online abuse, with artists and public figures increasingly targeted through digital platforms. She did not suggest that celebrities are free from criticism, but drew a firm distinction between legitimate comment and harassment.

Khushbu said that a person’s status does not excuse harassment. Her comments focused on the broader responsibility of audiences, platforms and public figures in responding to abuse without normalizing it. The issue has gained attention because celebrities often face coordinated criticism, intimidation and invasive treatment of their personal lives online.

For Indian audiences, the statement matters because online harassment has become part of the everyday experience of many public figures and can also affect ordinary users who comment on or engage with social media. Continued attention from entertainers may place greater pressure on platforms to improve moderation, transparency and recourse when users report threatening or abusive conduct.