Lakshmi Manchu reveals hacked Instagram with a hilarious message for fans: ‘If I need money, I will ask you directly’

Lakshmi Manchu penned a quirky message to reveal that her Instagram account was hacked. Here's what she wrote.

Published on: Apr 17, 2025, 17:30:53 IST

By Riya Sharma

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Popular Telugu actor Lakshmi Manchu’s Instagram stories recently featured her photo alongside a series of fake reports and messages urging people to invest money. She later took to X to inform her fans that her Instagram account had been hacked, sharing the news with a quirky message. (Also Read: Lakshmi Manchu says Rhea Chakraborty didn't charge a penny to walk for Teach For Change: ‘She believed in the cause’

Lakshmi Manchu reveals her Instagram account has been hacked

Lakshmi also posted on X (formerly Twitter), writing, "My Instagram has been hacked. Kindly do not engage with anything that appears on my stories. If I need money, I will ask you directly — not on social media 😂. Will tweet once I get it all back in order..." She further shared a WhatsApp screenshot and wrote, "And they got to my number too! Wow! This is very scary!"

Fans expressed concern for her safety. One user commented, "This looks like a classic phishing scam! They’re likely using your name from your WhatsApp settings to make it seem legit. Attempts to steal your info. Stay safe!" Another said, "Be careful with this Nigerian person." A third added, "Stay safe akka!"

Lakshmi recently made headlines after breaking down in tears upon reuniting with her brother Manoj during her annual fundraising fashion show for Teach For Change in Hyderabad. In a video posted by a paparazzo, Manoj was seen sneaking up on Lakshmi and holding out his arms to hug her. As soon as she saw him, Lakshmi looked surprised and then broke into tears. Manoj and his wife, Bhuma Mounika, consoled her and wiped her tears as she thanked them for coming. Later, when Telugu 360 asked him why his sister cried, Manoj joked, “We haven't met in a while. She felt bad that I turned up late.”

Lakshmi Manchu’s recent and upcoming work

Lakshmi was last seen in the Malayalam action thriller Monster, which also featured Mohanlal, Honey Rose, Siddique, Sudev Nair, K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Lena, Johny Antony, and Jagapathi Babu in a cameo appearance. She will next be seen in the medical psychological thriller Daksha – The Deadly Conspiracy. Directed by Vamsee Krishna Malla, the film also stars Siddique, Samuthirakani, Viswant, Chitra Shukla, Mahesh, and Viren Thambidorai. The release date is yet to be announced.

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Riya Sharma
Riya Sharma is a content producer at Hindustan Times who lives and breathes entertainment. If there’s gossip making noise in Bollywood or a reality show moment breaking the internet, chances are she’s already writing about it. She loves digging out the juiciest stories, spotting viral pegs and turning it into easy-to-read content. A journalism graduate from IP University, Riya began her career as a social media executive, where she learned the art of grabbing attention in a scroll-heavy world. But her love for showbiz soon pulled her into entertainment journalism, because for her, it’s always been entertainment, entertainment and more entertainment. An artist at heart, Riya has a deep passion for acting, music and dance, which shapes how she watches and writes about films and reality shows. She loves sharing her views and reviews, especially when something excites, surprises or completely disappoints her. A hardcore reality show fan, Riya enjoys tracking every twist, task and meltdown, and breaking them down for readers who can’t get enough of high-voltage drama. Movies are equally close to her heart, whether it’s a big theatrical release or a binge-worthy OTT series, she’s always watching, and analysing what’s worth the time. She loves talking to celebrities, asking questions that go beyond the usual. When she’s not working, she’s either glued to a new web series, hunting for underrated thrillers on OTT platforms, or rewatching iconic Bollywood moments.Read More

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