Filmmaker Raghavendra Rao has faced criticism on social media for grabbing the arms of actresses Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty during the launch of Anil Ravipudi's next film.
The 84-year-old director was invited to direct the first shot of the film, but his actions have drawn flak from netizens who questioned why he needed to touch the actresses.
Videos from the event show Raghavendra directing the first shot and reaching out to pull Keerthy and Krithi close by their arms, sparking a heated debate on social media.
Many have criticized Raghavendra for his behavior, with some questioning why he needed to touch the actresses at all.
This is not the first time Raghavendra has faced criticism for his actions, with some recalling a similar incident involving actress Niharika Konidela.
