Radhika Apte’s Controversial Statement on Tollywood Sparks Debate on Social Media | – Times of India

Bollywood actress Radhika Apte is making waves across social media platforms as a resurfaced controversial statement she made about the Telugu film industry sparks heated discussions online.
In an old interview with film critic Rajeev Masand, Radhika sparked controversy by criticising the Telugu film industry. She stated, “The one industry I’ve struggled the most with is Telugu. That industry is so patriarchal, sort of male-dominated… male chauvinist. It’s unbearable the way women are treated.”

The actress, who has appeared in a variety of Indian language films including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, highlighted her struggles within the Telugu industry. She added, “Even their part in the films is like ‘My man is the god’. On set, you are treated like some third person and the actor! They don’t even ask the actors anything. You know, they say that the actor’s mood right now is not good and he wants to have Chai. I have constantly struggled and I put an end to it. I have realized that’s it for me.”

Apte’s bold remarks have ignited a stir on social media platforms. Some social media users claimed it is an act to defame the industry, while others argued that the actions of a few individuals should not tarnish the reputation of the entire industry.