Actress Kasthuri Sparks Controversy with Comments on Telugu Identity in Tamil Nadu

Controversial Comments: Actress Kasthuri made controversial remarks about Telugu people, drawing criticism.

Familiar Figure: She is a well-known actress in Telugu cinema and television, and she is active on social media.

Recent Remarks: Recently, she commented on Telugu people settled in Tamil Nadu, claiming they came to serve women in royal households and now claim Tamil identity.

Historical Reference: Kasthuri referred to Telugu individuals from 300 years ago, questioning how they can now call themselves Tamils.

Political Context: She mentioned that five ministers in the current Tamil Nadu cabinet speak Telugu and criticized the notion of stealing others' property.

Public Backlash: Her comments sparked controversy in both Tamil Nadu and the Telugu states, with social media users expressing their outrage.

Response to Criticism: In response to the backlash, she stated that her comments were misinterpreted and focused on a specific issue regarding Brahmins in Tamil Nadu.

History of Controversies: This is not the first time Kasthuri has faced backlash for her statements; she has previously made other controversial remarks.

Past Incidents: Last year, she received backlash for sharing a video of two girls at a liquor store with a caption encouraging them to drink.

Further Criticism: Kasthuri has also faced criticism for expressing opinions on various topics, including comments on Nayantara's surrogate motherhood and AR Rahman's wife’s Tamil proficiency.

Social Media Reactions: Due to her recent comments perceived as derogatory towards the Telugu community, netizens expressed their anger and frustration online.