Taapsee Pannu has once again stirred controversy with her recent comments about her early experiences in the South film industry, sparking a major backlash on social media.
In a recent interaction, the actress made bold claims about her time working in South cinema:
“In the South film industry, they used to tell us to wear padded bras for glamour scenes and songs. If we wore padded bras, the difference was visible. Everyone would be watching, because of that, it used to feel uncomfortable and humiliating.”
Her remarks have quickly gone viral and triggered strong reactions across social media platforms.
Not the First Time Taapsee Has Criticized South Cinema
This is not the first time Taapsee Pannu has spoken critically about her experiences in South cinema. In the past as well, she has made similar remarks, which often led to debate among fans and industry followers.
However, this time the backlash appears significantly stronger, with many questioning her motives.
Netizens Question the Timing of Her Statements
Many social media users from the South have questioned the timing of her statements. They argue that Taapsee acted in multiple South films including Telugu and Tamil projects, and continued accepting projects during her active phase in the industry.
Some netizens are asking why she did not raise these concerns when she was regularly working in South cinema. Others question why she is not equally vocal about issues within Bollywood, where discussions about casting couch and other controversies have also been widely reported.
These comparisons have fueled further online debate, with the hashtag trending on X (formerly Twitter).
Industry Reality vs Individual Experience
At the same time, several voices argue that individual experiences can vary and that speaking up about uncomfortable situations should not be dismissed outright.
It is also worth noting that many actresses continue to work successfully in South cinema without raising similar concerns, which has led some to question whether the issue reflects broader industry practices or isolated experiences.
The debate highlights the ongoing conversation about workplace conditions and treatment of women in the Indian film industry.