Avika Gor received inappropriate messages from an young Telugu actor
Telugu film industry has often been criticized by many top actors from Bollywood and other industries for their patriarchal way of functioning.
The industry has again got into a controversy after young actress Avika Gor has accused an young actor for sending her inappropriate messages on Whatsapp.
Tollywood’s younger generation actors took up an initiative last year to create harmony and better working atmosphere among the actors. Rana Daggubati and Allu Arjun have hosted regular parties and meetings for the very purpose.
Actress Avika Gor, known for her character Anandi from the popular TV serial Balika Vadhu were victim of the indifferent attitude shown by some younger generation actors.
According to reports, the actress was part of a WhatsApp group that comprised many younger generation actors. Recently the actress suddenly kicked out by the admin of the group after she had shamed one of them in the group who had sent her inappropriate messages.
The young Telugu actors include Sai Dharam Tej, Nikhil, Raj Tarun, Rakul Preet Singh, Varun Tej, Hebah Patel and many others. Avika Gor posted a screenshot of a chat history that she received from a young actor in a WhatsApp group. Apparently this did not go down well with some of the members of the group and the admin removed her from the group.
It is reported that actors like as Rakul Preet Singh, Sai Dharam Tej and Hebah Patel supported Avika. But some others like Swathi Reddy — who acted alongside the actor in question for a couple of films — stood by the accused.
The Tollywood industry has many times been accused of not being welcoming to new comers. Kabali actress Radhika Apte has openly said that Tollywood is the only industry she hates to work in India.
Avika Gor made her debut in Telugu films three years back with Uyyala Jumpala. The actress has now been sidelined after the issue. Reportedly some of the roles offered to her before the incident, have now been signed by some other actors.
