During a recent teaser launch event, director Trinadha Rao Nakkina made controversial comments about the heroine, which many found indecent and vulgar.
He remarked, “My heroine became quite thin, so I suggested she gain weight in the right places. Your sizes aren’t enough for the Telugu audience. You need to make your sizes bigger.”
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The video of this clip quickly went viral, with netizens trolling and slamming the director for his inappropriate remarks about the actress.
This is not the first time Trinadha Rao has made such controversial statements.
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Director Trinadha Rao‘s Controversial Comments
Heroine is clearly Uncomfortable
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In the past also, he shared a playful anecdote about lead actress Payal Radhakrishna, mentioning how she gave a tight hug to everyone in the crew except him.
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He humorously pointed out that whenever he asked for a ‘tight’ hug, she politely declined, opting instead for handshakes.
Though Trinadha Rao intended it as lighthearted fun, Payal appeared slightly uncomfortable during the disclosure.
The director should recognize that in today’s age of social media, a single inappropriate comment can lead to a long-lasting negative reputation.
It is crucial for him to maintain decorum when speaking in public forums, especially on such platforms.