Malayalam Actress Thara Lakshmi Accuses Uriyadi Director Sudheesh Shankar Of Misconduct: 'He Started To...'

Thara Lakshmi Opens Up About Bad Experience With Sudheesh Shankar: Malayalam film industry also referred as Mollywood by many has been shattered by Hema Committee report. Not only are movie actress are coming forward with the discrimination and sexual abuse they have been facing in the industry, but TV actresses are also voicing their concern and harrowing experiences. A similar instance happened with actress Thara Lakshmi and she detailed the instance with Filmibeat Malayalam, let us take a look at what she has to say.

Thara Lakshmi Accuses Uriyadi Director Sudheesh Shankar Of Inappropriate Behavior

Thara Lakshmi uncovered gore experience that she had to face because of Uriyadi and TV serial Kabani director Sudheesh Shankar. Thara claimed that she was informed Sudheesh and production controller Shanu are starting a new serial. They affirmed Thara that she will be participating in it. "Auditions are held behind the museum. Shanu called me and told me to come there. So when I went there for the audition, I realized that I was set up in a trap," said Thara. The actress was explained the role and explained that the role of Yamuna's younger sister was assigned to her. After the agreement, she was asked to make one more adjustment. After the adjustment Thara "openly stated that I did not need any recognition." She claimed, "By then, the director's face and demeanor had completely changed. The intoxicated man quickly came over and grabbed me. When I pushed his hand away, he started to hold me painfully. Then, using my strength and courage, I pushed him off and managed to leave. Later, I informed the relevant authorities, but no case was filed. This incident occurred in 2019."

Thara opened up about the incident during Hema Committee Report meeting. She was shocked to know that another actress also had similar experience with this director.

Thara then recalled another incident where a young girl was asked to "share a bad with 16 people." When she refused to do so the director "slapped her in the face." "I am not accusing the entire serial industry; I am saying that there are some bad elements. This is the only such experience I have had with this person,' said Thara in the end.