Telugu Filmmaker Apologises For Remark On Actor’s Body, She Backs Him Too

Telugu filmmaker Trinadha Rao Nakkina has apologised amid the large row over his remarks on actor Anshu on the launch of his upcoming movie Mazaaka.

On the teaser launch in Hyderabad, Mr Rao mentioned he had requested Anshu, who’s making a comeback to movies, to achieve weight for the position in Mazaaka. “When she got here as a heroine in a film, I couldn’t consider it. Is she nonetheless like that? She is skinny now, I solely requested her to eat some meals and acquire weight as a result of it isn’t sufficient for Telugu (viewers). All the things needs to be in huge sizes. It is okay. She has improved a bit, she is going to enhance extra,” he mentioned.

Referring to her 2002 film Manmadhudu, Mr Rao mentioned everybody who noticed Anshu in that movie thought she regarded like a “laddoo” and he and others went watched the film a number of occasions to see her.

The actor had taken a break from motion pictures and is returning to the display screen about 20 years later.

Mr Rao’s remarks had been broadly criticised, with social media customers describing them as “low-cost”, “sexist” and in poor style.

Amid the controversy, Mr Rao launched a video and apologised for the remarks. “The feedback made by me within the Mazaaka teaser launch occasion weren’t intentional, and I solely did it to make everybody snicker. However as a result of a number of ladies are damage, I apologise unconditionally for these feedback,” he mentioned.

The actor Anshu issued an announcement and backed Mr Rao. “I do know there have been some tales out close to Trinath Garu’s feedback. I actually wish to guarantee you all that he’s the loveliest man on the planet, he actually is, and I consider his phrases could have been taken out of context. He has handled me as a member of his household. I’ve labored on this film for 60 days and I’ve been given nothing however respect, love and many good needs.”

“So please all people, we will put this to mattress as a result of I’m so excited for the film and I really feel we must always all watch the movie for the appropriate causes. Trinath sir has been an absolute please to work with. I couldn’t have requested for a greater director to convey me again to the Telugu movie trade,” she mentioned in a video message.

The actor mentioned she was very grateful to Mr Rao for guiding her. “I’ve nothing however love and gratitude for him and the whole workforce.”