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Trivikram says he jokingly bowed to Srinidhi Shetty at film event
At a pre-release event in Hyderabad, director Trivikram pretended to bow at actor Srinidhi Shetty’s feet as she greeted him.
She was surprised and bowed to his feet instead.
Trivikram later said he was joking because they are close, like family, and had no other intention.
The video spread online, and viewers had mixed reactions, with some defending the gesture and others questioning it.
Trivikram directs Aadarsha Kutumbam, starring Venkatesh and Srinidhi Shetty, with Nivetha Pethuraj also in the cast.
The film is scheduled to release on October 30.
Director Trivikram said he jokingly pretended to bow at actress Srinidhi Shetty’s feet at an event for the film Aadarsha Kutumbam.
He said the gesture was made because he and Shetty are close and he considers her like a family member.
Shetty stopped him and bowed at his feet instead.
A video of the exchange circulated on social media and drew mixed reactions.
The film stars Venkatesh and is directed by Trivikram.
- Who
- Director Trivikram and actress Srinidhi Shetty.
- What
- Trivikram said he jokingly pretended to bow at Shetty’s feet, and she bowed at his feet in response.
- When
- At the film’s pre-release event; the sources place the event on Tuesday evening, but do not give its calendar date.
- Where
- Hyderabad. One source identifies the venue as Shilpakala Vedika.
- Why
- Trivikram said he did it as a joke because he and Shetty are close; he said he had no other intention.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Aadarsha Kutumbam pre-release event was held in Hyderabad.
Trivikram bent down as if to bow at Srinidhi Shetty’s feet, and she stopped him and bowed at his feet.
A video of the exchange circulated on social media.
Trivikram explained at a media meeting that the gesture was a joke between close friends.
- Film
- Aadarsha Kutumbam
- Director
- Trivikram
- Actors named
- Venkatesh, Srinidhi Shetty and Nivetha Pethuraj
- Event venue
- Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad
- Release date
- October 30, as reported by Sakshi
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What people are saying
I acted as if I was bowing at her feet jokingly. There was no other intention.
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