Overview

• 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.