Kannada actor Rachita Ram's fan crosses boundary, pulls her cheek during selfie

Kannada actor Rachita Ram’s birthday celebrations took an awkward turn when a fan pulled her cheek while taking a selfie with her outside her Bengaluru home. The brief interaction on Saturday, captured on video, has now sparked a conversation online about personal boundaries when meeting celebrities.Rachita, who celebrated her 35th birthday on October 3, stepped out to meet fans who had gathered outside her residence. She smiled for photographs and posed for selfies, but one interaction quickly stood out.In the viral video, Rachita is seen greeting fans and stopping for pictures. One man poses for a selfie with her and, as he walks away, reaches out and pulls her cheek. She appears surprised for a moment but continues smiling and interacting with the fans around her.Watch the clip here: Fans question the cheek-pulling incidentThe video has prompted several social media users to question whether the fan crossed a line by touching the actor without her consent."What sort of behaviour is this? How can he touch without consent? And why didn't anyone hit him?,” one user wrote. Another said, “She may be smiling or acting brave but deep down she might be traumatised. Fans have to respect the boundaries.” A third user pointed out that such behaviour shouldn't depend on gender, writing, “Man or Woman, never touch a stranger anywhere. Basic manners. Why touch someone who doesn’t even know you?” There were also those who praised Rachita for the way she handled the moment. “She handled it well,” one comment read. Rachita, meanwhile, continued meeting fans and posing for photographs after the incident.Rachita Ram's work frontPopularly known as Sandalwood’s Dimple Queen, Rachita remains busy with a packed slate in 2026. She recently featured in Landlord and Cult (both January 2026 releases) and Ayogya 2 (August 2026). Her Tamil debut in Rajinikanth’s Coolie (2025) expanded her pan-South presence.Upcoming projects include Criminal (with Dhruva Sarja, directed by Raja Guru), Daali, Lilly, Shabari Searching For Ravana, April, and Love Me Or Hate Me. She has also joined Chiranjeevi’s Telugu film Mega 158.On her birthday (October 3), she confirmed signing a women-centric film, set for announcement soon.- Ends