Nayanthara Thanks DMK for Taking Action Against Radha Ravi, Actress Requests Nadigar Sangam to Setup Internal Complaints Committee
"I strongly urge well intentioned citizens and my beloved fans to deeply discourage the behaviour of the likes of Mr.Radha Ravi," says Nayanthara.
The trailer launch of Kolaiyuthir Kaalam created quite a stir after Radha Ravi made derogatory remarks on the film’s lead actress, Nayanthara. His comments has not gone down well not just with the actress but with many other industry members. There are many celebs who have come out in support of Nayanathara and has also demanded that Radha Ravi must not be cast in any films anymore. In fact DMK has temporarily suspended actor-partyman Radha Ravi after this incident for which Nayanthara has thanked them in the statement that is released. Nayanthara Controversy: DMK Suspends Radha Ravi, Actor Expresses Regret for Making Sexist Remarks on Kolaiyuthir Kaalam Actress.
Nayanthara is known to remain silent and not issue any statement in case of any issues. But this time, the Kolaiyuthir Kaalam actress has released a statement over the sexist remarks made by Radha Ravi and also requested Nadigar Sangam to setup Internal Complaints Committee as per the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s dictum. In the statement released she has thanked President of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Thiru. M.K.Stalin for taking strict action against Radha Ravi. Vignesh Shivan Comes Out in Support of Nayanthara, KJR Studios to Ban Sarkar Actor Radha Ravi From Future Projects.
Nayanthara started the statement saying, “I rarely issue public statements, as I have always allowed my professional work to speak for itself. However desperate times mandate desperate measures. Today, I am compelled to issue a detailed statement so as to clarify my own position and also to champion the cause of women who bear the brunt of male insensitivities and sexism.”
Read here the complete statement issued by Nayanthara:
After the speech that Radha Ravi made, KJR Studios announced that they wouldn’t cast the Sarkar actor anymore in their films. Nayanthara’s beau Vignesh Shivan also requested to ban the actor and demanded strict actions to be taken against him.
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