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Sivaji doubles down on his statement about actresses dressing modestly: ‘What if Nidhhi Agerwal’s clothes had slipped?’

Sivaji doubles down on his statement about actresses dressing modestly: ‘What if Nidhhi Agerwal’s clothes had slipped?’

After two days of backlash following his statement on how actresses should dress, actor Sivaji held a press conference in Hyderabad to address the issue. Blaming Nidhhi Agerwal’s mobbing incident for ‘provoking’ him to speak about it, Sivaji doubled down on his statement, apologising only for the defamatory words he had used in his speech. (Also Read: ‘Not the 1st time’: After Sivaji claims to respect women in apology, internet digs out offensive videos from Bigg Boss) Sivaji says he was provoked by Nidhhi Agerwal’s mobbing to speak about actresses’ clothes. Sivaji apologises for ‘unparliamentary words’ Sivaji claimed that in all these years, he has never ‘crossed his limits’ while speaking about women. “I still don’t know how these words came out of my mouth. As soon as I finished my speech, I realised I had made a mistake. I sincerely apologise for using those two unparliamentary words,” he said. The actor also said that it hurts him that his family would be embarrassed by others. “I regret it from the bottom of my soul; …

‘Not the 1st time’: After Sivaji claims to respect women in apology, internet digs out offensive videos from Bigg Boss

‘Not the 1st time’: After Sivaji claims to respect women in apology, internet digs out offensive videos from Bigg Boss

Telugu actor Sivaji has been receiving criticism from celebrities and internet users alike after his comments at a movie event in Hyderabad. After he claimed to respect women and that he only made the statement because actresses have been mobbed recently, the internet dug out footage from his time on Bigg Boss Telugu, where he made similarly offensive and violent comments. (Also Read: Women’s collective calls out silence over Nidhhi Agerwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s mobbing; Sivaji apologises after flak) Sivaji was the second runner-up on Season 7 of Bigg Boss Telugu where he expressed similar views on women. Comments Sivaji made against women on Bigg Boss Telugu Sivaji was the second runner-up on Season 7 of Bigg Boss Telugu, which was telecast in 2023. On the show, the actor was quite critical of his fellow contestants, particularly the women. He said on one occasion, “It’s a waste of time to talk to characterless people. What kind of game are they playing?” On another occasion, he referred to a contestant as ‘chillar’ (cheap) and refused to …

Women’s collective calls out silence over Nidhhi Agerwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s mobbing; Sivaji apologises after flak

Women’s collective calls out silence over Nidhhi Agerwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s mobbing; Sivaji apologises after flak

Ever since actor Sivaji made misogynistic remarks against women at the pre-release event of Dhandoraa on Monday evening, he has been slammed by people on the internet for it. Now, the Voice of Women collective, along with Ram Gopal Varma and others, has also slammed the actor for his recent comments. Sivaji has now issued an apology following the backlash. (Also Read: Sivaji receives flak from internet and Chinmayi for moral policing women, using ‘incel’ terminology like ‘saamaan’) Sivaji has been called out for his comments on women, staying silent when Samantha Ruth Prabhu was mobbed. Voice of Women calls out silence after mobbing The Voice of Women collective, represented by Nandini Reddy, Supriya Yarlagadda, Swapna Dutt, Lakshmi Manchu, and Jhansi, demanded an unconditional apology from Sivaji in an email they sent to the Movie Artistes Association. They also released a statement in which they criticised the industry’s silence regarding the recent mobbing of Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nidhhi Agerwal. Their statement reads: “It is deeply hypocritical when an industry that thrives on glamorization and …

Bigg Boss Telugu fame Sivaji’s comment on actresses sparks massive outrage online

Bigg Boss Telugu fame Sivaji’s comment on actresses sparks massive outrage online

Bigg Boss Telugu fame Sivaji’s comment on actresses sparks massive outrage online Sivaji’s recent remark on how women should dress has received heavy backlash on social media. Here is what he said during the recent visit. Telugu actor Sivaji made a controversial remark about actresses’ dressing sense at the press release event of his upcoming movie, Dhandoraa. His recent remarks have sparked widespread criticism from women and other social media users and have been called his statement as regressive. Interestingly, all the actresses, who were present on the stage, were seen in traditional attire. Sivaji began his speech by complimenting the anchor for her presentation. But soon his views shifted on how actresses should dress. Without taking anybody’s name, he used gestures to describe what he considered as decent clothing. What did Sivaji say about actresses’ clothing? Sivaji said, “I request all heroines not to wear revealing outfits. Please wear sarees or dresses that cover the body fully. Beauty lies in complete attire or a saree, not in displaying physical …

Sivaji receives flak from internet and Chinmayi for moral policing women, using ‘incel’ terminology like ‘saamaan’

Sivaji receives flak from internet and Chinmayi for moral policing women, using ‘incel’ terminology like ‘saamaan’

At an event held for the film Dhandoraa in Hyderabad on Monday evening, Telugu actor Sivaji ruffled feathers with his comments about women. The actor referred to women who don’t dress modestly as ‘daridrapu m***a’ (wretched woman) and referred to their body parts with the misogynistic term ‘saamaan’ (things/assets). Singer Chinmayi, actor Manchu Manoj, and numerous people on the internet called him out for it. Telugu actor Sivaji went on a tangent during his speech at the event and began policing women’s clothing. What did Sivaji say? When Sivaji praised anchor Sravanthi Chokkarapu for dressing modestly in a saree, the crowd began chanting ‘Mangapathi,’ referring to his villainous character from the film Court: State vs A Nobody. Seemingly taking it too seriously, he went on a tangent and said, “I want to advise heroines not to wear whatever they feel like when going out, because you will bear the consequences of it.” He then added, “Em anukovoddu amma heroines andaru. Miru anukunna naku poyedi em le, laagi peekutamu manam. Adi vere vishyam. (Don’t mind me …

Chinmayi Sripada slams Sivaji for comments about women’s clothing; calls him ‘hero’ of incel boys: ‘Unbelievable how women are treated’ | Telugu News

Chinmayi Sripada slams Sivaji for comments about women’s clothing; calls him ‘hero’ of incel boys: ‘Unbelievable how women are treated’ | Telugu News

Singer Chinmayi Sripada has never shied away from speaking her mind, especially if the conversation is around women’s rights. Recently she called out actor Sivaji for making inappropriate and distasteful comments about what women should wear. While complimenting a co-star on her choice to wear a saree, the actor went on a whole rant about the type of clothes women should wear. This did not sit right with a lot of people on social media, including Chinmayi. What Sivaji said about women’s attire During a promotional event for his upcoming film Dhandora, Sivaji appreciated the anchor Sravanthi Chokkarapu for wearing a saree and said, “I request all heroines not to wear revealing outfits. Please wear sarees or dresses that cover the body fully. Beauty lies in complete attire or a saree, not in displaying physical assets.” He even used certain slurs and inappropriate words that are used to describe women, something which Chinmayi pointed out in her post. ALSO READ: Samantha Ruth Prabhu is glowing in unseen wedding photo with husband Raj Nidimoru: ‘Love shared …

Vishal pens emotional note after producer AVM Saravanan passes away at 86: ‘Your memories will always linger…’

Vishal pens emotional note after producer AVM Saravanan passes away at 86: ‘Your memories will always linger…’

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to an individual’s death. M. Saravanan, the legendary producer and head of AVM Studios, passed away on December 4, 2025. The filmmaker, known for movies like Rajinikanth‘s Sivaji: The Boss, Thalapathy Vijay’s Minsara Kanavu, Suriya’s Ayan, and many more, was 86 when he passed away. Actor Vishal has now penned a long, emotional note in remembrance of the producer’s legacy. Vishal pens down emotional long note for AVM Saravanan Taking to his social media handle, Vishal said, “I just heard the news that the legendary filmmaker AVM Saravanan sir, the film industry’s most iconic producer and the man behind AVM Studios, has passed away and has left us all forever.” The actor added that he was offering his deepest condolences to the late producer and wished that his soul would find peace in the afterlife. He said he remembered meeting Saravanan as a child, later as an assistant director, then as an actor and as a producer, and that ever since he had entered AVM Studios, which had been …

Chiranjeevi was ‘humiliated’ when stars like Sivaji Ganesan were ignored at National Awards while Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar were celebrated: ‘It was like an insult’ | Telugu News

Chiranjeevi was ‘humiliated’ when stars like Sivaji Ganesan were ignored at National Awards while Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar were celebrated: ‘It was like an insult’ | Telugu News

Chiranjeevi has been a part of Indian movies for almost 50 years now and continues to be one of the most significant cultural figures of Telugu cinema. But despite being one of the most loved stars of the country, Chiranjeevi felt “insulted” and “humiliated” when he visited New Delhi for the National Awards ceremony in 1989. Chiranjeevi shared that when his film Rudraveena was honoured with the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, he realised that bureaucrats in the government in Delhi saw “Hindi cinema as Indian cinema” and he saw this as an insult towards the other cinema industries of the country. At the pre-release event for his film Acharya in 2022, Chiranjeevi recalled that he was invited for a high tea ceremony by the government in 1989 before the National Awards ceremony. He recalled looking at a wall that celebrated the icons of cinema like Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan but omitted legends like Sivaji Ganesan and Raj Kumar. “I kept walking in expectation to see something …

Game Changer review: Ram Charan’s charm meets Shankar’s old school direction in a Nayak, Sivaji: The Boss mashup

Game Changer review: Ram Charan’s charm meets Shankar’s old school direction in a Nayak, Sivaji: The Boss mashup

What goes on inside filmmaker S Shankar’s mind is a mystery. Because his approach to his films is almost always out of the box. The way he conceptualises his songs, his action sequences… it’s an overdose of colours, music and VFX. A still from Game Changer Also read: Game Changer Twitter reviews: Fans hail Ram Charan’s massy presence, call film Shankar’s ‘glorious comeback’ Does this hold well in 2025 though? What he did with Robot (2010), Sivaji: The Boss (2007), and Nayak: The Real Hero (2001) many years back- does it still find takers? Gamechanger, unfortunately, doesn’t change anything when it comes to giving the quintessential masala potboiler a new twist. Ram Charan’s stardom of course, is going to come in handy to get the people to theatres in the first place. The actor plays the role of Ram, an upright IAS officer, who has overcome a temper problem in life. He locks horns with Bobbili (SJ Suryah), whose only aim in life is to become the Chief Minister of his state. A flashback, a …

Game Changer trailer reactions: Ram Charan-Shankar film gives fans déjà vu about Mudhalvan, Sivaji, Magadheera

Game Changer trailer reactions: Ram Charan-Shankar film gives fans déjà vu about Mudhalvan, Sivaji, Magadheera

Game Changer trailer reactions: SS Rajamouli launched the trailer for Shankar’s maiden Telugu film, Game Changer. The film, which will be released on January 10, stars Ram Charan and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. Ram will play dual roles as father and son. The internet seemed split between liking the trailer and claiming it gave them déjà vu about Shankar’s old films. (Also Read: Game Changer trailer: Ram Charan pulls off multiple looks in father-son saga for righteousness. Watch) Game Changer trailer reactions: Ram Charan plays dual roles in the film. Internet reacts to Game Changer trailer As soon as the trailer dropped on Thursday evening, reactions on X (formerly Twitter) seemed to veer between cautious optimism to wondering why Shankar is repeating himself. One fan who was impressed by the range Ram showed in the trailer while playing dual roles wrote, “Me After watching Game Changer Trailer. Inni variations chupettav entayya (How did you show so many variations).” Another wrote that while it felt like nothing novel, they still liked the trailer, “Good …