During an event for Rishab Shetty’s “Kantara Chapter 1,” producer Ravi Shankar labeled Rukmini an “extraordinary” talent, expressing excitement about her involvement in Jr NTR’s film. He stated, “I have seen her perform closely, and she is extraordinary.”
However, he further commented on the search for an actress who could align with Jr NTR’s caliber. His remark that he hopes Rukmini delivers “at least 80%” of NTR’s talent sparked backlash. “We searched for months and could only find her,” he expressed, adding, “Maybe not as much as Anna, but we are hoping she can give at least 80%.”
Fans of Rukmini Vasanth were quick to express their outrage over Shankar’s comments. One user on X (formerly Twitter) remarked, “Miru chese over action lo 10% kuda undadu,” hinting at a lack of substance in his remarks. Another added, “So every actress that worked with him is a waste?”
Rukmini’s supporters considered the remarks disrespectful. One user stated, “Why insult Rukku to uplift your hero?” while another questioned, “Is there a need to disrespect?”
Rukmini Vasanth made her debut in 2019 with the Kannada film “Birbal Trilogy” and the Hindi film “Upstarts.” She gained popularity for her roles in Rakshit Shetty’s “Sapta Saagaradaache Ello” in 2023. She will debut in Telugu with the Nikhil Siddhartha film “Appudo Ippudo Eppudo” in 2024 and in Tamil alongside Vijay Sethupathi in “Ace” in 2025.
Recently, she appeared in AR Murugadoss’ “Madharaasi” and will be part of “Kantara Chapter 1,” releasing in theaters on October 2. Additionally, she is set to star alongside Jr NTR in Prashanth’s upcoming film.
What do you think about the situation involving Ravi Shankar and Rukmini Vasanth?
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