Telugu audiences have increasingly been appreciating actors from other industries in recent years. Divya Bharathi, who played the heroine in GV Prakash’s Tamil film ‘Bachelor’, impressed viewers not only with her beauty but also with her performance. After the film’s release, she gained a significant fan following in the Telugu states, especially as her Instagram photos began going viral. This led many to hope she would soon act in a straight Telugu film. Around the same time, many were pleasantly surprised when she was cast opposite Sudigali Sudheer.
Internal Conflicts Lead to Director Naresh Kuppili ’s Exit from ‘GOAT’
The Sudigali Sudheer–Divya Bharathi starrer was titled ‘GOAT’, and the film initially had Naresh Kuppili as its director. A part of the shooting had already been completed. However, due to internal differences within the team, Naresh Kuppili was removed from the project, after which the producer took over the direction. Following this development, disagreements and disputes surfaced between Divya Bharathi and Naresh Kuppili. In recent days, Naresh has been posting indirect comments on social media, seemingly aimed at Divya.
Naresh’s Indirect Digs Prompt a Sharp Response from Divya Bharathi
Even after the promo of a song from the film was released, Naresh Kuppili shared a cryptic tweet. Divya responded straightforwardly and firmly, making it clear that his comments were uncalled for and that she would not tolerate any attempt to tarnish her image. Her bold response quickly became a topic of discussion among fans.(Posts referenced)
Fans Show Mixed Reactions as Divya Defends Herself
Amid the controversy, some netizens extended their support to Divya Bharathi, while others criticised her. Divya addressed the negativity by stating that no one has the right to target her personally, and that her focus remains on her work as an actress. She clarified that every decision she makes regarding her roles is based on what she believes is best for her career. Her fearless stand in the face of the controversy has only drawn more admiration from her fans.
