Telugu Director Trinadha Rao Nakkina Apologizes for Sexist Remarks About Actress Anshu

The filmmaker faced backlash after making inappropriate comments during a film event, prompting an apology and renewed scrutiny of his past behavior.

Trinadha Rao Nakkina made derogatory remarks about actress Anshu's physical appearance at the teaser launch of their upcoming film, Mazaka, in Hyderabad.
The comments, which included suggestions that Anshu's size was not 'sufficient' for Telugu cinema, were widely criticized on social media as disrespectful and inappropriate.
In a video apology, the director stated the remarks were made in jest but acknowledged they were objectionable and promised to personally apologize to Anshu.
Anshu later defended the director, calling him a pleasure to work with and praising his professionalism despite the controversy.
This incident follows prior criticism of Nakkina for making actress Payal Radhakrishna uncomfortable during a 2024 event by repeatedly asking for a hug despite her apparent discomfort.