Waltair Veerayya: Shruti Haasan Slams Report Claiming Mental Issues As Reason For Skipping The Movie event, Says, 'I had a viral fever'

Actress Shruti Haasan has slammed a report claiming that she missed the Waltair Veerayya event due to "mental issues". Directed by KS Ravindra, the film stars Shruti with Chiranjeevi, Ravi Teja and Catherine Tresa. The daughter of actor-politician Kamal Haasan shared that she had viral fever, due to which she skipped the event. Waltair Veerayya Movie Review: Chiranjeevi’s Entertainer Is a Slog to Watch Despite Megastar’s Fun Act and Ravi Teja’s Extended Cameo (LatestLY Exclusive).

Sharing screenshots on social media of several media reports which claimed Shruti Haasan has "mental problems" and is undergoing treatment, she wrote: "Ok so here's the thing, misinformation like this and the over dramatisation or flippant handling of such subjects is what makes people afraid to talk about mental health Guess what? It doesn't work." Waltair Veerayya Song Neekemo Andamekkuva: Fifth Single Featuring Chiranjeevi, Shruti Haasan To Be Out on January 11 (View Poster).

"I will always be a mental health advocate I will always promote taking care of myself in all aspects. Oh and I had a viral fever so nice try get over yourselves and while you are at it please talk to a therapist. No really, please do," she added. Waltair Veerayya is set to release on January 13. The Telugu original and the dubbed Hindi version will be out on the same day.

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