Filmmaker Karan Johar has come out in support of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda after their appearance on Koffee With Karan attracted considerable criticism on social media. The newly married couple opened up about their relationship during the October episode of the chat show, but their candid revelations soon became a subject of online scrutiny.

Reacting to the backlash, Karan said there was a difference between expressing an opinion about celebrities and crossing the line by passing judgements on their relationships. He also addressed the growing culture of online criticism, pointing out how celebrity appearances are increasingly dissected for clicks, views and engagement.…