Hyderabad, September 2, 2025 – South Indian actor Nani is facing heavy trolling on social media after his co-star Krithi Shetty opened up about feeling uncomfortable during a kissing scene in their 2021 film Shyam Singha Roy. The controversy has sparked debates about consent, age differences, and working conditions for young actors in the film industry.
In a recent interview, Krithi Shetty revealed that she was not okay with the liplock scene while shooting the movie. At the time, she was just 17 years old, while Nani was 37. The film also showed her character smoking, which added to the discussions. Krithi said, “I was not comfortable doing the kissing scene in Shyam Singha Roy.”
Her honest words have led many fans and netizens to question the scene’s necessity and the decisions made by the film’s team.The movie Shyam Singha Roy, directed by Rahul Sankrityan, is a period drama where Nani plays the lead role.
The kissing moment between Nani and Krithi has now become a hot topic online. Social media users are criticizing Nani and the filmmakers for including such a scene with a minor. Some called it “unnecessary and odd,” pointing out the big age gap between the actors.
Others have targeted the director for not considering the young actress’s feelings.Trolling has exploded on platforms like X. One user wrote about the awkwardness of the scene, while another questioned why such content was added.
Hashtags related to Nani and the film are trending, with many posts demanding accountability. Even the production team is under fire, as people ask if proper care was taken for Krithi during filming.
However, not everyone is against Nani. Some of his fans have come to his defense. They argue that Krithi had agreed to do similar scenes before, like in her debut film Uppena when she was 15 and kissed co-star Panja Vaishnav Tej.
Defenders also point out that her parents did not raise any issues back then, suggesting she was fine with it at the time. They say it’s unfair to blame Nani now, years later.
The debate has also touched on bigger issues in the industry. Many are talking about power differences between senior and junior actors, especially when one is underage. Some suggest that young stars might feel pressured to say yes to scenes they don’t like. There are calls to ban casting with large age gaps in romantic roles.
Interestingly, Nani is also a producer for the upcoming film “The Court,” which deals with justice for minors under child protection laws like POSCO. This has led to mixed reactions, with some wondering if he will speak up about creating safer sets for women, reports IndiaForums.
As of now, Nani has not responded to the trolling or Krithi’s comments. It remains to be seen if he will address the issue publicly. The incident highlights the growing focus on actor well-being and consent in Indian cinema, urging filmmakers to prioritize comfort over bold scenes.
This story is still developing, and more reactions may come in the coming days.
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