Raghavendra Rao faces flak for grabbing Keerthy Suresh, Krithi Shetty's arms at movie launch: ‘Why does he touch?’
Veteran filmmaker Raghavendra Rao is facing social media backlash for physically grabbing the arms of actresses Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty during a movie launch event. Critics have labeled the behavior as inappropriate and lacking consent.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked a broader cultural conversation regarding professional boundaries and the treatment of women in the Indian film industry.
Filmmaker Raghavendra Rao attended the movie launch of Anil Ravipudi’s next film with Venkatesh, Kalyanram Nandamuri, Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty. The 84-year-old veteran was invited to direct the film's first shot. A moment in which he grabbed the female actors’ arms to direct them has drawn flak on social media.
The article highlights social media criticism and focuses on the issue of consent, which aligns with progressive social discourse.
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