Actress Kasthuri Shankar, known for her roles in films like Annamayya and Bharateeyudu, is also known for her controversial statements, is said to be absconding after she became center of controversy over her derogatory comments against Telugus. Her phone has also been switched off. She has locked her house.
This has made it difficult for the police to summon Kasturi in this case. A few days ago, actress Kasturi’s comments against Telugus became controversial.
Kasthuri’s comments during a recent event in Chennai sparked outrage not only in Tamil Nadu but also in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Dragged into the controversy over the controversial comments made by the actor who had campaigned for it in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Tamil Nadu BJP was also forced to condemn her remarks and distance itself from her.
Speaking at an event in Tamil Nadu, she claimed that Telugu people are descendants of women who served kings in the past. This statement offended the Telugu community, and multiple cases have been filed against her in Chennai and Madurai.
Initially, Kasthuri tried to correct her mistake with them, clarified that she did not intend to hurt the sentiments of Telugus and claimed her statements were misinterpreted. She emphasized that Telugu people are like family to her and accused the DMK of spreading false propaganda against her.
However, it was to no avail. Three days ago, cases were registered against Kasturi in Chennai on the same matter. To this extent, the police went to her house to serve her summons. Since the house was locked, they called. The phone was also switched off. With that, there is a rumor that actress Kasturi has absconded.
There is no clear information about her whereabouts at present. Kasturi, who was introduced to Telugu audiences with the movie Annamayya, has acted in several movies after that. She also played the lead role in a Telugu serial and gained good recognition.
That is why there is a lot of criticism that she is making inappropriate comments about Telugu people while getting opportunities in Telugu. However, Kasthuri has yet to address this news on social media. Her last tweet was on November 8. With reports of her absconding circulating on social media, it remains to be seen if she will come forward to give an explanation.