Actor Ramya, popularly often called the ‘Sandalwood Queen‘, reacted to the recent backlash received by Pushpa 2 Rashmika Mandanna on social media. Ramya spoke to reporters after speaking in the panel discussion on Women in Cinema: Challenges, Triumphs and the Road Ahead at the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival.
“People should stop the culture of trolling. I see how Rashmika is getting attacked daily, and feel bad about it. She is always at the receiving end,” said the actor-politician. Last month, during the pre-release event of her latest release Chhaava, Rashmika said “She was from Hyderabad.” Her comment irked Kannadigas, who slammed her for “denying her roots“.
Rashmika, who hails from Kodagu district in Karnataka, debuted in the 2016 blockbuster Kannada college drama Kirik Party, directed by Rishab Shetty and starring Rakshit Shetty. The actor has since emerged as a sought-after actor in Telugu and Hindi, having starred in blockbusters such as Pushpa 2and Animal.
Recently, Rashmika was in the limelight for allegedly skipping the BIFFes despite receiving an invitation. Even though the actor’s staff reportedly stated that the claims of Rashmika declining to attend the competition have been false, the problem additional strengthened the discord between Kannada movie buffs and the actor.
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Ramya got here out in help of Rashmika and all ladies who’re subjected to insensitive remarks on social media. “Women are comfortable targets. Those who troll should perceive the psychological turmoil ladies undergo,” stated Ramya.
Meanwhile, Telugu filmmaker Nandini Reddy, who was a part of the panel, additionally spoke in regards to the significance of psychological well being. The Oh! Baby director talked about the developments across the hospitalisation of singer Kalpana Raghavendar and insisted on delicate reporting from the media. “Just for an attractive YouTube thumbnail or an article headline, you are putting the mental health of an artiste at risk,” she stated. Cinematographer Preetha Jayaraman was additionally a part of the dialogue.
Published – March 06, 2025 05:37 pm IST
