Overview

• In a Great Andhra promotional interview, the actor was asked about her dressing at 47 and responded by asking whether such questions would be put to male stars like Mahesh Babu.
• The reporter acknowledged he would not ask a man the same question and said he raised it because of comments seen on social media.
• Manchu said a superstar’s ex-wife had film offers withdrawn following her divorce, presenting it as an example of industry bias against women.
• Some outlets suggested she was alluding to Samantha Ruth Prabhu, but Manchu refused to confirm any name and noted multiple superstar ex-wives could fit the description.
• Clips of the exchange drew broad praise online for calling out sexist questioning, as Manchu continues promotions for Daksha: A Deadly Conspiracy, due in theaters on September 19.