Telugu producer Ravi Shankar was slammed for his remarks on actor Rukmini Vasanth and comparisons with Jr NTR. The comments were made at the pre-release event of 'Kantara: Chapter 1' in Hyderabad earlier this week. The event, which was attended by Jr NTR saw Ravi Shankar discussing the casting process for an upcoming film with Prashanth Neel and Jr NTR, which also features Rukmini.

His comments, meant to praise Jr NTR’s talent, were perceived by many as disrespectful towards Rukmini Vasanth, sparking reactions from fans and the film community on social media.

At the event, Ravi Shankar began by acknowledging Rukmini Vasanth’s abilities, saying, "Rukmini Vasanth is also the heroine of our film with Prashanth Neel and Jr NTR . I have seen the way she performs up close, and she is extraor

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