Casting Couch is Everywhere - Throwback to When Samantha Addressed a Sensitive Issue
When actress sri reddy accused prominent figures in the telugu film business of sexual abuse and complicity in many casting couch incidents, the South indian film industry was shocked. Many celebrities shared their own stories, yet some chose to remain silent regarding the subject matter. Samantha Akkineni was one of the many fearless actors who spoke up about the unpleasant experience. samantha had stated in a previous interview that the casting couch method was used in many industries, not only the film business.
Regarding the event, the actress added, "Casting couches are present in every industry—not only in movies. I am unable to speak to every person's virtues or attributes. There are going to be some bad apples. However, I have spent the last eight years working in the tamil and telugu industries. My first movie was a big smash, so I didn't really suffer.
"I honestly think from the bottom of my heart that there are many of positive things in the film industry," the actress said, "oh darling. I have encountered the most stunning and kind people in this field. I want to work in this field even after I have a child because of this. The government's establishment of a dedicated unit to investigate allegations of sexual exploitation is commendable.
Regarding the event, the actress added, "Casting couches are present in every industry—not only in movies. I am unable to speak to every person's virtues or attributes. There are going to be some bad apples. However, I have spent the last eight years working in the tamil and telugu industries. My first movie was a big smash, so I didn't really suffer.
"I honestly think from the bottom of my heart that there are many of positive things in the film industry," the actress said, "oh darling. I have encountered the most stunning and kind people in this field. I want to work in this field even after I have a child because of this. The government's establishment of a dedicated unit to investigate allegations of sexual exploitation is commendable.