Nayanthara opens up about her casting couch experience. Here’s what she said

Well-known actress Nayanthara revealed that she once experienced the "casting couch" and received offers in return for a key role in a movie.

The existence of casting couches in the film and television industries is an open truth, and throughout the years, several celebrities have come forward to discuss their traumatic experiences. The industry and society at large strongly oppose it since it is often regarded as a kind of sexual harassment and exploitation.

Now, South superstar Nayanthara is the most recent to discuss this problem.


In a recent interview, she revealed that she had been requested to perform certain "favours" in exchange for a significant part in a movie. However, the ‘Godfather’ actress bravely declined the offer, saying that she was confident that her skill would eventually make her one of the most well-known actors.
Nayanthara's optimism proved to be accurate, and today she is at the height of her career, building a solid acting resume by appearing in several blockbuster movies.

Her revelations on the casting couch have opened the door for a fresh debate on this serious issue and the ongoing ‘MeToo’ movement. However, her revelation is also a reminder that this problem is going to exist for longer.

Apart from this interview, Nayanthara has been in the news for her much-awaited Atlee-directed pan-Indian action thriller flick "Jawan," which will also mark her Bollywood debut. The film has a stellar cast that includes Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, Sunil Grover, and many more.

Reportedly, Jawan's post-production is proceeding as planned, and the producers want to finish the movie by March 2023.

FAQs

Q1. Is Nayanthara married?
Nayanthara is married to director Vignesh Shivan.

Q2. What is the age of Nayanthara?
Nayanthara is currently 37 years old.