Chiranjeevi's Upasana Comments Resurface Amid Casting Couch Controversy
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News18•01-02-2026, 13:30
Chiranjeevi's Upasana Comments Resurface Amid Casting Couch Controversy
- •Megastar Chiranjeevi's recent comments on the casting couch sparked an online storm and debate about women's treatment in the mega family.
- •At the 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' success meet, Chiranjeevi stated that the industry lacks a systemic casting couch culture, attributing issues to individual choices.
- •Social media and women's groups criticized his remarks for trivializing the struggles of women in the film industry.
- •Amid the controversy, old interviews resurfaced where Chiranjeevi described his first impression of Upasana as 'different' and not a 'typical South Indian traditional girl'.
- •Upasana clarified that Chiranjeevi's comment was an appreciation of her confidence, and she credits her mother-in-law Surekha for strong support within the family.
Why It Matters: Chiranjeevi's casting couch remarks ignited controversy, leading to renewed focus on his relationship with daughter-in-law Upasana.
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