Complaint Filed Against Balakrishna For Misogynistic Comments

Under fire for his comments, Telugu actor Balakrishna has reportedly apologised.

Actor-turned-politician Nandamuri Balakrishna at the audio release function of Savitri where he made the comments. (Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Balakrishna)

Telugu actor-turned-Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna’s alleged vulgar remarks about women have triggered a lot of criticism. At the audio release of the movie Savitri, Balakrishna allegedly said:

If I play roles in movies where I’m merely eve-teasing girls, my fans will not be okay with it. I should either plant a kiss on them or impregnate them. There should be commitment. Only that is acceptable. 

Reports now suggest that the actor-turned-politician has now apologised for his comments and has clarified that he did not mean to offend women.

A police complaint was lodged against Nandamuri Balakrishna by a section of lawyers on Monday. The TDP MLA from Hindupur in Andhra Pradesh is the son of late actor and Chief Minister NT Rama Rao and is the brother-in-law of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

We have received a complaint against Nandamuri Balakrishna that he made some vulgar comments against women at an audio release function for a movie held three days ago. We are seeking legal opinion on the issue. 

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Wading into the issue, YSR Congress MLA RK Roja demanded an apology on Monday from the chief minister and Balakrishna on the issue. She said:

While the top leadership itself has been pursuing anti-woman policies it percolates down the line resulting in the harassment of women at various levels and such government should apologise to the women community.&nbsp;