Hyderabad:
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 stated she had requested Anshu, who’s returning to film after 20 years, to achieve weight for the position in Mazaka. “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 pieces needs to be in huge sizes. It is okay. She has improved a bit, she is going to enhance extra,” he stated.
Referring to her 2002 film Manmadhudu, Mr Rao stated everybody who noticed Anshu in that movie thought she seemed like a “laddoo” and he and others watched the film a number of instances to see her.
The actor had taken a break from films and is returning to the display screen about twenty years later.
Mr Rao’s remarks have been extensively 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. “My feedback within the Mazaka teaser launch weren’t intentional, and I solely did it to make everybody chuckle. However as a result of a number of girls are harm, I apologise unconditionally for these feedback,” he stated.
The actor Anshu backed Mr Rao and stated his phrases might have been taken out of context. “I do know there have been some tales out with regard to Trinath Garu’s feedback. I actually need to guarantee you all that he’s the loveliest man on the planet, he actually is, and I consider his phrases might 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 everyone, we are able to 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 suitable causes. Trinath sir has been an absolute pleasure to work with. I couldn’t have requested for a greater director to convey me again to the Telugu movie trade,” she stated in a video message.
The actor stated she was very grateful to Mr Rao for guiding her. “I’ve nothing however love and gratitude for him and the complete workforce.”