The teaser launch event for Mazaka, directed by Trinadha Rao Nakkina and starring Sundeep Kishan, Ritu Varma and Anshu, took place in Hyderabad on Sunday (January 12). During the event, Trinadha made inappropriate and derogatory remarks about Anshu’s "size", which has sparked backlash online. Many social media users expressed their disapproval, criticising the director for his insensitive comments. The incident has garnered significant attention, with internet users calling Trinadha 'cheap'. Ajith Kumar Wins Dubai 24H 2025 Race: Kamal Haasan, TN Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin and Others Congratulate the Actor on His Victory.
Trinadha Rao Nakkina's 'Size' Remark for Anshu
At the Mazaka event, Trinadha Rao Nakkina began his speech by expressing his excitement about working with the actress, who had previously appeared in Nagarjuna's 2002 film Manmadhudu. He said, “How does this girl look like this, I used to wonder. If you don’t know what she looked like, watch the movie.” He also revealed that he watched Manmadhudu "multiple times just for her." He then asked the audience if she still looked the same. Continuing, he made a controversial comment, stating, "Does she still look like that? She’s thinner now, I asked her to eat and put on weight because it’s not enough for Telugu (cinema), size needs to be bigger. She has improved now. She will improve further.” Check out netizens' reactions to it below. ‘Madha Gaja Raja’ Review: Vishal and Santhanam’s Tamil Comedy Receives Thumbs Up From Critics.
'Cheap'
Trinadha Rao Nakkina 🤮l
Cheap comments pic.twitter.com/WtWai3gxop
— Revanth Reddy (@revanthreddy_67) January 12, 2025
'Worst Mindset'
Trinadha Rao Nakkina controversial statements 🤢🤢👎🏻👎🏻
Tini penchamma Telugu ki saripodhu anni
Koncham ekkuva size lo undali ani cheppadanta
Worst statement & worst mindset 👎🏻👎🏻@sundeepkishan is clearly uncomfortable while he was talking!!
#Mazaaka pic.twitter.com/REnlECaK0k
— Vamc Krishna (@lyf_a_zindagii) January 12, 2025
'Terrible'
Terrible, terrible comment by director Trinadha Rao about his heroine.
The audacity to even say such things and get away 🤦♂️🤦♂️
— Haricharan Pudipeddi (@pudiharicharan) January 12, 2025
'Ban Him From Tollywood'
What's wrong with Trinadharao Nakkina?
Ban him from tollywood #DaakuMaharaj #sankranthikivastunnam#TeluguFilmNagar pic.twitter.com/aRlGvCC8EK
— Aristotle (@goLoko77) January 12, 2025
However, this isn't the first time the director has faced backlash. Earlier in 2024, Trinadha Rao Nakkina made actor Payal Radhakrishna uncomfortable at an event. Despite her clear non-verbal cues that she didn’t want to hug him, he continued to insist, leading to a public debate about personal boundaries and respect during public interactions.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 13, 2025 10:45 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).