Veteran actor Radha Ravi is known for his controversial speeches and using derogatory words on the dais of promotional events. This time, he was invited as the chief guest to the press meet of Nayanthara-starrer Kolayuthir Kaalam, which has been in the making for a couple of years now. When Radha Ravi was invited to speak, he took sly digs at Nayanthara, who wasn't present at the event. It is a known fact that Nayanthara, like Ajith, doesn't attend promotional events, which is a clause in the agreements she signs. He spoke at length (in Tamil) about how she gets paid for the film but doesn't attend events of her own films. Radha Ravi also spewed hateful comments such as how there have been several reports about her, yet people give her a chance to play roles such as Goddess Sita. He said, "Nayanthara is a star now and she's hailed as Lady Superstar. Some even compared her to Puratchi Thalaivar MGR and Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan. They're immortals and it is disheartening to see people include Nayanthara in the list. I agree that Nayanthara is a good actress and she is sustaining in the industry for several years. There have been several reports about her, yet she stands tall. Tamil Nadu people remember anything only for four days, then they forget. Now, she is a known face. She can act as a ghost and as Goddess Sita as well. Back in those days, if filmmakers have a Goddess character in the film, they'd go for veteran actress KR Vijaya. But now, anybody can play the role. Paatha udane kumbudravangalayum podalam, paatha udane koopadravangalyum podalam (We can cast those who are respected and those who sleep around)." Radha Ravi escalated his controversial speech by saying, "Nayanthara, of late, acts in horror films. If the ghosts see her in person, they'll run away." His distasteful comments met with a lot of claps and laughs from those present at the event. On top of shaming Nayanthara, he also mocked the #MeToo movement yet again. "I also advised Mathi (Kolayuthir Kaalam's producer and Radha Ravi's son-in-law) to get agreements from artists that they'll attend promotions. Also, another agreement that states that the hero will touch the heroine in any way during a flm's shooting and that the latter shouldn't make a big deal of it later." Time and again, there have been reports of Radha Ravi's insensitive behaviour in several promotional events. There were several allegations levelled against him by anonymous women, as part of the #MeToo movement. Nayanthara's boyfriend Vignesh Shivan took to Twitter to share his thoughts on Radha Ravi's derogatory remarks. Clueless and helpless cos no one will support or do anything or take any action against that filthy piece of shit coming from a legendary family .. he keeps doing this to seek attention! Brainless ! Sad to see audience laughing& clapping for his filthy comments! None of us Vignesh Shivan (@VigneshShivN) March 24, 2019 Then it’s good to stay away from such events which don’t have any need but jus to give opportunities like this for jobless people to vomit some senseless , useless stuff on stage ! Anyways no one from Nadigar sangam or any sangam will take any action against him #Sad #state Vignesh Shivan (@VigneshShivN) March 24, 2019 In the past, Chinmayi had slammed Radha Ravi for his displeasing behaviour. She also claimed that he ousted her from the dubbing union because she exposed him in the #MeToo movement. She requested Nadigar Sangam to take action on Radha Ravi for 'abusing a successful female actor on stage.' Ok. So the Producer’s council and the Nadigar Sangam can’t take any action in my case because they cannot interfere in the functioning of other unions’. But This man is actually abusing a successful female actor on stage. Do take action, if you could? Mucccccchu thanksu. https://t.co/GXHhpZ8d85 Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) March 23, 2019 Been waiting since yesterday for *some* sort of a condemnation from the male actor fraternity in Tamilnadu since yesterday. In this video Radha Ravi, President, TN Dubbing Union openly slut shames a female actor at HER movie’s trailer launch. And not. a. word from anyone. Yet. Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) March 24, 2019 Along with Vignesh Shivan and Chinmayi, many celebrities from the industry and netizens have slammed Radha Ravi for making derogatory remarks. This is disgusting behaviour!I personally take a stand that I will never work with this misogynistic person ever again! @Chinmayi U are absolutely right on calling him out on this!And I stand with U and @23_rahulr on ur rightful crusade against what he represents!#EnoughIsEnough https://t.co/JVDQpMlRMn Milind Rau (@Milind_Rau) March 24, 2019 #Nayanthara moonja pota 20 naal avadhu odum.. 10 naalavadhu vandhu parpaan.. #KolaiyuthirKaalam Team SPINELESS COWARDS! #RadhaRavi literally abusing your lead actress and you can't even ask him to stop... Happening for decades and at least now people must outrage. Amirtha (@Ungrammatically) March 24, 2019 @actornasser @VishalKOfficial @VigneshShivN Is this Radharavi has too much power in industry??? First he throwed @Chinmayi out of dubbing union with no fault of her . ALL actress should stop working with the morons like Radharavi in any films ... #RadhaRavi #BanRadhaRavi Mithuu (@Yrneh4u) March 23, 2019 First of all why they invite old prevert like #RadhaRavi for cinema related functions? Man got no break to mouth when starts speaking and always talks irrelevant bullshit & insults some other party and additionally makes fun of sensitive things. Inthiqab Omer (@Inthiqab93) March 24, 2019 Shame on you #RadhaRavi Disgusting.. Wondering how the woman in your life are tolerating you..unfortunate Nithyanandhan T (@nniitthhii) March 24, 2019 When was #RadhaRavi not disgusting, his mouth is always an open sewage his idiotic speeches were all trending in Social Media sometime back, at least now let people throw him out... Rizwan Rafiudeen (@king_rizu) March 24, 2019 @VishalKOfficial @Karthi_Offl @prakashraaj @gvprakash If u ppl from nadigar sangam really have balls, u must act on bastards like #Radharavi.. if not then what is the difference between u and politicians whom u r blaming... Pradeep Varadarajulu (@pradeep1Indian) March 24, 2019<doc-sep>When very few people in Tamil film industry condemned or spoke against Radha Ravi for his obscene speech at the trailer launch of Nayanthara’s Kolayuthir Kaalam, actor Siddharth asked "why powerful women were silent during #MeToo movement/". “I was shocked that my entire fraternity was either silent or cynical about the #MeToo movement; I silently rued the fact that it would take only the anger of a powerful woman to make the sleeping wake up. If you speak up only when your own are affected, it's not called bravery.To any woman with influence who chose to be silent about #MeToo because of petty insecurity or prioritized outrage, please know you are as guilty as the men who dismissed the movement out of inherent misogyny. Each individual must take responsibility irrespective of gender”, tweeted Siddharth. Actress Varalakshmi posted: “Only when it happens to u, u will realise what we were fighting for..if all the industry women stood up with @Chinmayi or me or the countless women during #metoo may b things would have changed.. silence isn’t gonna get us anywhere..#timesup every single woman has to stand up”. Responding to such comments about Nayanthara being silent during #MeToo movement, her fiancé Vignesh ShivN has released a statement. “#Metoo is such a powerful and important movement across the world that rattled many industries, mainly the entertainment industry. One's silence on social media does not mean that they are not supporting an issue. Nayanthara has always stood for the safety and welfare of women. She has openly endorsed the importance of a safe and comfortable work atmosphere for women in her movies too which has bigger reach than twitter! She has extended her support morally & financially for many women and has also employed a few #metoo victims in her movies, in the real world but failed to broadcast it in social media due to obvious reasons .. All this said, when we come up with an issue of a filthy remark so casually passed on a woman.. instead of looking into the issue in concern, they choose to make such petty accusations...! It is saddening to see the way one is judged for her choice to be silent on social media”, said Vignesh. Also read: Radha Ravi temporarily suspended from DMK, Nadigar Sangam condemns the actor Radha Ravi's misogynistic comments about Nayanthara earn wrath on the social media<doc-sep>KJR Studios bans Radha Ravi from future productions for slut shaming Nayanthara The Nadigar Sangam also wrote a letter to Radha Ravi, asking that he 'reign in himself'. Flix Kollywood The Nadigar Sangam, the chief acting body in Kollywood, has written to actor Radha Ravi over his sexist and misogynistic rant against actor Nayanthara. The Nadigar Sangam has reportedly warned the actor against making such remarks, a day after his speech at the trailer launch of Nayanthara's Kolaiyuthir Kaalam went viral, prompting strong reactions from sections of the Tamil film industry. Silverscreen.in reported that Nasser, Nadigar Sangam’s President had issued a warning letter to Radha Ravi. Nasser was quoted as saying, “It’s nice that a momentum has been gained. We have already sent him a letter that he is going overboard, and that he has to rein in himself. If he does not, he will lose the cooperation of the Sangam.” KJR Studios headed by Kotapadi J Rajesh which has produced Nayanthara’s Aramm and Airaa and distributed Viswasam, strongly condemned Radha Ravi’s speech in a statement. The production house also stated that they would not cast him in any of their films. “We will be glad to rid Tamil cinema of one more misogynist, one more rapist. This is the time to speak up. This is the time to act. What Mr Radha Ravi spoke about Ms Nayanthara and about the Pollachi case is not okay. Not okay at all. It is high time we voice out against him. […] Nadigar Sangam, we hope you’re hearing this. We sincerely condemn Mr Radha Ravi and will not cast him in any of our films and we will strongly advice our associates and friends in the industry not to cast him either. We hope you take appropriate action against him,” reads their statement shared on Twitter. We sincerely condemn Mr #RadhaRavi and will not cast him in any of our films and we will strongly advice our associates and friends in the industry not to cast him either.#Nayanthara #KolaiyuthirKaalam #KJRStudios pic.twitter.com/IHDLBo3s9H — KJR Studios (@kjr_studios) March 24, 2019 Speaking at the trailer launch of Nayanthara's latest film Kolaiyuthir Kaalam on Saturday, Radha Ravi slut-shamed the Lady Superstar, making sexually charged remarks. "Nayanthara acts as a ghost, and then she goes on to act as Sita as well. She acts as Sita! Earlier, to play the role of a goddess, they would look for [someone like] KR Vijaya. Now, anyone can be cast to play a goddess. They can cast someone who you want to pray to when you look at them, they can also cast someone you want to call towards you when you see them!” he had said. In the same speech, the serial misogynist went on to make vile remarks about the Pollachi sexual assault and extortion racket that had shocked Tamil Nadu in recent weeks. "What is the difference between a big film and a small film? If you rape one girl at once, it is a small film. If you rape 40 people at once, like in Pollachi, it is a big film,” he had said. In response to the developments, Vishal, the General Secretary of the Nadigar Sangam wrote a cryptic tweet, not directly calling out the actor. Merely terming Radha Ravi's behaviour as 'stupid', Vishal suggested that the actor should drop the 'Radha' (a traditionally feminine name) from his name since it was a woman's name. Dear #radharavi SIR.Yes as a gen Secy of Nadigar sangam I wish I had da pleasure of signing the letter of condemning u 4 yr stupidity n yr recent speech against women n particular.its snt 2 u.grow https://t.co/IgLu1huAfc yaself Ravi fm nowonwrds Coz u hv a woman s name n ya name. — Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) March 24, 2019 Actor Taapsee Pannu who has starred in films like Aadukalam and Pink tweeted her disbelief at the statement made by Radha Ravi. “This is disgusting beyond words. Who asked him about casting pre requisites and is he the president of character certificate association? This comes for one of the strongest actresses of the industry,I can only wonder what he might have to say about others, (sic)” she wrote. This is disgusting beyond words. Who asked him about casting pre requisites and is he the president of character certificate association? This comes for one of the strongest actresses of the industry,I can only wonder what he might have to say about others https://t.co/tFjTZ04gRB — taapsee pannu (@taapsee) March 24, 2019 Director Vignesh Shivn, who is also Nayanthara's partner, had strongly condemned Radha Ravi's comments in several tweets.<doc-sep>Radha Ravi slut shames Nayanthara on stage, Tamil industry ignores as usual Radha Ravi was speaking at an event to launch the trailer of a Nayanthara film – an event that she herself did not attend, and apparently didn’t even know about. news Controversy Everyday misogynist and popular potty mouth Radha Ravi was given an opportunity to speak on a stage once again for some strange reason, and of course, the actor grabbed the chance to slut shame an actor – this time, Lady Superstar Nayanthara. Radha Ravi was speaking at the launch of the trailer of Nayanthara’s film Kolaiyuthir Kaalam. “Nayanthara acts as a ghost, and then she goes on to act as Sita as well. She acts as Sita! Earlier, to play the role of a goddess, they would look for [someone like] KR Vijaya. Now, anyone can be cast to play a goddess. They can cast someone who you want to pray to when you look at them, they can also cast someone you want to call towards you when you see them!” he said, making a sexually charged comment to slut shame the top actor. Nayanthara was neither present at the event, nor did she know such an event was being conducted, according to her partner and director Vignesh Shivn. In the same speech, Radha Ravi also cracked what he believed was a joke on the Pollachi sexual assault and extortion saga. “What is the difference between a big film and a small film? If you rape one girl at once, it is a small film. If you rape 40 people at once, like in Pollachi, it is a big film,” he said. While the comments were reportedly made on Saturday, as of Sunday at the time of writing this article, no top actor, director, producer or any other member of the Tamil film fraternity has condemned Radha Ravi’s statement. Radha Ravi’s speech was brought to light by singer Chinmayi, who was banned from the TN Dubbing Union headed by Radha Ravi after she spoke out against lyricist Vairamuthu for sexual harassment. The singer said on Twitter, “Been waiting since yesterday for *some* sort of condemnation from the male actor fraternity in Tamil Nadu since yesterday. In this video Radha Ravi, President, TN Dubbing Union openly slut shames a female actor at HER movie’s trailer launch. And not. a. word from anyone. Yet.” Ok. So the Producer’s council and the Nadigar Sangam can’t take any action in my case because they cannot ‘interfere in the functioning of other unions’. But This man is actually abusing a successful female actor on stage. Do take action, if you could? Mucccccchu thanksu. https://t.co/GXHhpZ8d85 — Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) March 23, 2019 Been waiting since yesterday for *some* sort of a condemnation from the male actor fraternity in Tamilnadu since yesterday. In this video Radha Ravi, President, TN Dubbing Union openly slut shames a female actor at HER movie’s trailer launch. And not. a. word from anyone. Yet. — Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) March 24, 2019 Nayanthara, one of the most successful female stars in the industry, has been headlining several films in the last few years. Her partner, director Vignesh Shivn, took to Twitter to condemn Radha Ravi’s attack on her, too, and spoke out against the silence of the Tamil film fraternity. “Clueless and helpless cos no one will support or do anything or take any action against that filthy piece of sh*t coming from a legendary family .. he keeps doing this to seek attention! Brainless! Sad to see audience laughing & clapping for his filthy comments!” Vignesh wrote. “None of us had any idea that this event was going to take place for an incomplete film .. the actual producers or directors left the film [a] few years back I guess! Inappropriate event with unnecessary people sitting and knowing not what to speak! If this is called promoting a movie, then it’s good to stay away from such events which don’t have any need but just to give opportunities like this for jobless people to vomit some senseless, useless stuff on stage! Anyways no one from Nadigar sangam or any sangam will take any action against him,” the director said. Clueless and helpless cos no one will support or do anything or take any action against that filthy piece of shit coming from a legendary family .. he keeps doing this to seek attention! Brainless ! Sad to see audience laughing& clapping for his filthy comments! None of us — Vignesh Shivan (@VigneshShivN) March 24, 2019 None of us had any idea that this event was going to take place for an incomplete film .. the actual producers or directors left the film few years back I guess! Inappropriate event wit unnecessary people sitting and knowing not what to speak ! If this is called promoting a movie — Vignesh Shivan (@VigneshShivN) March 24, 2019 Then it’s good to stay away from such events which don’t have any need but jus to give opportunities like this for jobless people to vomit some senseless , useless stuff on stage ! Anyways no one from Nadigar sangam or any sangam will take any action against him #Sad #state — Vignesh Shivan (@VigneshShivN) March 24, 2019 Unsurprisingly, this is hardly the first time Radha Ravi has made derogatory, sexist, or insensitive statements in a public forum. In March 2017, he mocked children with disabilities during a political speech. (Radha Ravi is a member of the DMK.) And when he was pulled up for it, he refused to apologise because he’s ‘not the type’. In an interview the year before, he said, “An artiste asked a woman – Radha Ravi called you to his office, didn’t he? He said he’s calling you for a movie and called you home didn’t he? There is nothing wrong with Radha Ravi calling women to his office. There’s nothing wrong if a man calls women to his office. There is something wrong if a man calls men to his office.” Read: Radha Ravi runs south dubbing union like a mafia, allege ousted members<doc-sep>
Veteran actor Radha Ravi filthy speech on Nayanthara and #MeToo movement has caught everyone’s attention and the video of the same has taken over Twitter. Veteran actor Radha Ravi has hit the headlines once again over his controversial speech at a recent event. The actor recently attended as the chief guest to the press meet of Nayanthara starrer Kolayuthir Kaalam. However, his filthy speech has caught everyone’s attention and the video of the same has taken over Twitter. Netizens have been tearing him apart over his derogatory words against Nayanthara, who wasn't present at the event. To people who don’t know, Nayanthara doesn't attend promotional events and speaking about the same, Radha Ravi said that how the actress gets paid for the film but doesn't promote her own film. India Today quoted Radha Ravi saying, "Nayanthara is a star now and she's hailed as Lady Superstar. Some even compared her to Puratchi Thalaivar MGR and Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan. They're immortals and it is disheartening to see people include Nayanthara in the list. I agree that Nayanthara is a good actress and she is sustaining in the industry for several years. There have been several reports about her, yet she stands tall. Tamil Nadu people remember anything only for four days, then they forget. Now, she is a known face. She can act as a ghost and as Goddess Sita as well. Back in those days, if filmmakers have a Goddess character in the film, they'd go for veteran actress KR Vijaya. But now, anybody can play the role. Paatha udane kumbudravangalayum podalam, paatha udane koopadravangalyum podalam (We can cast those who are respected and those who sleep around)." Shockingly, audience present there clapped over his distasteful statement, "Nayanthara, of late, acts in horror films. If the ghosts see her in person, they'll run away." That’s not all; the veteran actor also mocked the #MeToo movement. He said, "I also advised Mathi (Kolayuthir Kaalam's producer and Radha Ravi's son-in-law) to get agreements from artists that they'll attend promotions. Also, another agreement that states that the hero will touch the heroine in any way during a flm's shooting and that the latter shouldn't make a big deal of it later." Nayanthara's boyfriend and filmmaker Vignesh Shivan decided to speak on Radha Ravi's derogatory remarks. He slammed the actor left, right and centre saying how jobless Radha Ravi is. Check out his tweets below: Clueless and helpless cos no one will support or do anything or take any action against that filthy piece of shit coming from a legendary family .. he keeps doing this to seek attention! Brainless ! Sad to see audience laughing& clapping for his filthy comments! None of us — Vignesh Shivan (@VigneshShivN) March 24, 2019 Then it’s good to stay away from such events which don’t have any need but jus to give opportunities like this for jobless people to vomit some senseless , useless stuff on stage ! Anyways no one from Nadigar sangam or any sangam will take any action against him #Sad #state — Vignesh Shivan (@VigneshShivN) March 24, 2019 Chinmayi Sripaada also slammed Radha Ravi and requested Nadigar Sangam to take action for 'abusing a successful female actor on stage.' Ok. So the Producer’s council and the Nadigar Sangam can’t take any action in my case because they cannot ‘interfere in the functioning of other unions’. But This man is actually abusing a successful female actor on stage. Do take action, if you could? Mucccccchu thanksu. https://t.co/GXHhpZ8d85 — Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) March 23, 2019 This is disgusting behaviour!I personally take a stand that I will never work with this misogynistic person ever again! @Chinmayi U are absolutely right on calling him out on this!And I stand with U and @23_rahulr on ur rightful crusade against what he represents!#EnoughIsEnough https://t.co/JVDQpMlRMn — Milind Rau (@Milind_Rau) March 24, 2019 Credits :India Today Read More