The trailer launch of Nayanthara’s upcoming film Kolaiyuthir Kaalam created a stir after Radha Ravi made a derogatory remarks on the actress. His comments on the film’s lead actress has irked many filmmakers and celebs down south. There are many celebs who have demanded Radha Ravi to be banned and not to cast him any films. Popular actress Samantha Akkineni have also come out in the support of Nayanthara and has given a befitting response to Radha Ravi for making sexist remarks on Nayanthara. Nayanthara Thanks DMK for Taking Action Against Radha Ravi, Actress Requests Nadigar Sangam to Setup Internal Complaints Committee.

Samantha Akkineni has labelled Radha Ravi as a ‘sad man’ for the kind of comment he made. She tweeted, “Sighhh Mr.Radha Ravi the struggle to stay relevant . You’re a sad man and we all feel sorry for you . May your soul or whatever is left of it find peace . We ll send you tickets for Nayanthara’s next superhit film .. have some popcorn and take a chill pill.” In fact KJR Studios have even released a statement mentioning that they wouldn’t cast Radha Ravi in any of their future projects. Nayanthara Controversy: Chinmayi Sripaada Reminds How Radha Ravi Banned Her From Dubbing Union, Govind Vasantha Extends Support to the Singer‏.

Read Samantha Akkineni’s tweet below:

From Nayanthara’s beau Vignesh Shivan to Chinmayi Sripaada to Taapsee Pannu, many of the stars have come forward and stood by Nayanthara. V Mathiyalagan of Etcetera Entertainment, who is also one of the producers of Kolaiyuthir Kaalam, has agreed that Radha Ravi shouldn’t have spoken such things and is disappointed with the scenario that happened at the trailer launch.

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