What is the controversial video of Raghavendra Rao? This video is from the launch event of which film? Which actors were present in the video? Why was there controversy regarding Keerthy Suresh and Kriti Shetty? Why is Raghavendra Rao being criticized on social media?
Mumbai Veteran director of Telugu film industry K. Raghavendra Rao has once again become a topic of discussion on social media. A video of the launch event of director Anil Ravipudi’s upcoming film has surfaced, which has sparked debate on the internet. In the video, 84-year-old Raghavendra Rao is seen directing the opening shot. During this time, he was seen guiding actresses Keerthy Suresh and Kriti Shetty for the scene. However, after the video surfaced, many people have raised questions on his actions.
The film’s auspicious time took place in Hyderabad.
The launch of this new film starring Venkatesh Daggubati, Nandamuri Kalyanram, Keerthy Suresh and Kriti Shetty was held in Hyderabad on Thursday. Famous filmmaker K to direct the first shot as part of the traditional Muhurat ceremony. Raghavendra Rao was invited. Producer Allu Arvind gave the first clap on this occasion. At the same time, Dil Raju, Suresh Babu and many other prominent people associated with the Telugu film industry were also present in the program.
What was shown in the video?
In the video going viral on social media, Raghavendra Rao is seen deciding the positions of the artists. It can be seen in the clip that he first tries to pull Keerthy Suresh towards himself by holding his hand. After this he turns his attention towards Kriti Shetty and starts guiding her according to the scene. Further in the video, he is also seen explaining to Venkatesh and Kalyanram how to keep their hands on the shoulders of the actors during the scene.
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People’s opinion divided on social media
After the video went viral, different reactions of people emerged on social media. Some users criticized Raghavendra Rao’s behavior and said that he did not need to touch the artistes like this. At the same time, many people also defended him and said that he was just playing the role of a director and explaining to the actors the correct positions for the shot.
Social media users reminded of limits
After the video surfaced, many users on social media platform X expressed their displeasure. Some people alleged that the filmmaker was seen touching the actors unnecessarily. A user questioned why he tries to touch the artists again and again. At the same time, another user said that it is not right to touch someone like this without their permission. Another user commented that the scene could have been explained without touching the actors.
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Niharika Konidela controversy also discussed
After this viral video, discussion about the old controversy related to Niharika Konidela also started on social media. Referring to the old video, some users said that even at that time Raghavendra Rao had to face criticism. One user wrote that after the earlier criticisms, there was hope that he would change his behaviour, but now the same questions are being raised again. However, in this whole matter many people still believe that Raghavendra Rao was just setting the scene properly and giving instructions to the artists.