Reports emerged on Tuesday morning suggesting that Tamil actress Nithya Menen had been subjected to alleged harassment by a fellow actor on a movie set, causing quite a stir.However, it has since come to light that the viral statement attributed to the actress is without basis.Let’s know an overview of the entire controversy.
On Tuesday, various media outlets ran stories claiming that Nithya Menen had spoken out about facing harassment within the Tamil film industry.
The reported quote from Nithya was, “I have not faced any problem in Telugu cinema so far, but I faced a lot of problems in Tamil cinema.A Tamil film actor harassed me during the shooting of a film.”
Subsequently, a film industry tracker named Manobala Vijayabalan took to social media and refuted the viral statement.He clarified, “The news circulating about Nithya Menen is baseless and doesn’t contain any truth to it.” Nithya Menen herself reportedly communicated with a journalist, affirming that she had never made such a statement.
Nithya Menen is primarily known for her work in the Telugu film industry.She gained acclaim for her performances in films like ‘Ala Modalaiyindi,’ ‘Ishq,’ and ‘Gundejari Galanthaiindey.’ She is set to make her debut on an online streaming platform with ‘Kumari Srimathi.’ The series features Nithya Menen in the lead role, portraying a bold character who defies conventions in pursuit of her ambition.The show’s motion poster and teaser have received a positive response.
Directed by Gomtesh Upadhye, ‘Kumari Srimathi’ is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on September 28.On the whole, initial reports of Nithya Menen’s harassment allegations have been debunked, with industry insiders and the actress herself discrediting the viral quote.Nithya continues to focus on her successful career, with her upcoming OTT debut generating significant anticipation.
