Beyond her personal life, Hansika has also been in the news for taking a firm stand against defamation. In April 2026, she filed a ₹2 crore defamation suit against her former sister-in-law, Muskan Nancy James, seeking a public apology for "baseless" allegations. Lifestyle & Professional Evolution

Hansika shared that she has "no regrets" regarding her mutual consent divorce granted in March 2026. She credited her mother, Mona, and brother, Prashant, for being her "rock solid" support during the two-year emotional struggle leading up to the final split.

A viral video snippet from her appearance on Hauterrfly's "The Male Feminist" has captured the internet's attention. In it, Hansika uses a powerful metaphor to describe her separation: "It’s better to get off the train if you got onto the wrong train than suffer" .

While the personal "reveals" have been heavy, Hansika is also channelling her energy into a professional rebirth: