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 function in Mazaka. “When she got here as a heroine in a film, I couldn’t imagine 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’s not sufficient for Telugu (viewers). Every thing must be in large sizes. It is okay. She has improved a bit, she’s 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 occasions to see her.
The actor had taken a break from motion pictures and is returning to the display about twenty 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. “My feedback within the Mazaka teaser launch weren’t intentional, and I solely did it to make everybody snigger. However as a result of a number of girls are damage, 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 wish to guarantee you all that he’s the loveliest man on the planet, he actually is, and I imagine 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 plenty of good needs.”
“So please all people, 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 precise causes. Trinath sir has been an absolute pleasure to work with. I couldn’t have requested for a greater director to carry 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 whole crew.”