Actor Kasthuri Shankar Arrested Over Remarks on Telugu Community

Kasthuri Shankar was taken into custody after making controversial statements about the Telugu community's ancestry.

Kasthuri Shankar was arrested by Chennai police in Hyderabad for her comments against the Telugu community.
Her remarks were made at a Hindu Makkal Katchi meeting and were deemed offensive, leading to multiple legal cases.
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court dismissed her anticipatory bail, labeling her statement as potential hate speech.
Shankar issued a public apology, stating it was not her intention to offend and withdrew her comments.
She has worked in various South Indian films and has emphasized her connection to the Telugu community.