The readonly method for the AutoComplete is not respected

[iordanGrancharov]

Bug report

The readonly method for the AutoComplete is not respected.

Reproduction of the problem

1. Go to this Progress Kendo UI Dojo.
2. Try to type into the input.

The issue occurs since version 2025.2.520.

Expected/desired behavior

The readonly to be respected.

Environment

• **Kendo UI version: 2025.2.520
• **jQuery version: 3.7.1
• **Browser: [all]