DMK suspends actor Radharavi for making misogynistic remarks against actor

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Press Trust of India Chennai
Last Updated : Mar 25 2019 | 2:21 PM IST

The DMK Monday announced it was suspending well-known actor and senior party leader Radharavi for his alleged misogynistic remarks against popular South Indian actor Nayantara.

His remarks at an event had created a furore, with actor Taapsee Pannu and director Vignesh Shivan hitting out at him. A video purportedly showing Radharavi making the remarks had gone viral.

DMK president MK Stalin said the party was a movement that protected women's rights and that the actor's comments were not acceptable to it.

In a tweet, he uploaded party general secretary K Anbazhagan's statement that Radharavi was being "suspended" for bringing disrepute to the DMK.

The statement was carried in DMK mouthpiece 'Murasoli.'
Nayantara, who has acted with top South Indian stars including Rajinikanth, Vijay and Ajith Kumar, is also known for featuring in women-centred themes like 'Aram' and 'Kolamavu Kokila.'

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First Published: Mar 25 2019 | 2:21 PM IST

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