Anushka Shetty to Rakul Preet Singh, Tollywood actresses who opened up about the casting couch

Casting couch is one of the most controversial aspects of the entertainment industry. Several Tollywood actresses have opened up about how they faced the casting couch in the industry. They have also come out with their experiences. They do not even shy away from addressing the issue. On that note, let’s have a look at some Tollywood actresses who have revealed and talked about their casting couch experiences.

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During an interview, Adah Sharma, known for her roles in films such as S/o Satyamurthy, Kshnam, Subramanyam for Sale and Kalki, has opened about the casting couch in the Indian film industry. "Casting couch isn't something that just exists in the South or the North. I think it is something that has been spoken about worldwide. The production of couches exists universally," said Adah.

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During the promotional event of her film Nishabdham, Anushka Shetty stated that the casting couch does exist in the Telugu film industry and revealed how she has protected herself from it. She quoted saying, ''I admit that it exists in the Telugu film industry, but I never had to face it because I was straightforward.'' The Baahubali actress admitted that her straightforward attitude never gave a chance for anyone to exploit her.

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During a media interaction, veteran actress Aamani confirmed the presence of the casting couch in the Telugu film industry. She said that she got a call from a new production house during her initial days. They wanted her to come to their guest house without her mother as she used to go everywhere with her. The yesteryear actress said that she immediately understood their intentions and avoided them.

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Aishwarya Rajesh has also faced a lot of hardships to gain success. She has opened up about facing the casting couch in her career. She said, "Now I've been around for five years or so. Initially, I did face this a lot. It will sound disgusting to even listen to the kind of things people say. But I think things have changed with new directors and corporates coming into cinema."

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Siddhi Idnani, who made her Tollywood debut with the 2018 film Jamba Lakidi Pamba said that she hasn't faced any such experience. During an interview, she said, ''To be honest, it all depends on the individual. It’s a personal choice. No one is going to ever force you. It’s your choice whether you accept or reject. So far, I have not faced it. I am really happy with the people that I am working with. And I’ve realized they are good people.''

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Rakul Preet Singh, who was last seen playing a village belle in 'Konda Polam,' opened about casting couch in Telugu cinema. When asked about it, Rakul said that she has never faced any situation like that and knows many fellow actresses who have not faced the casting couch. She said, ‘’I personally have done so many films and I have never, ever come across a single person who has tried to act funny with me. Talent is what survives, and your hard work is going to get you places. I have always believed in that and I guess that's why I don't even attract people like that."

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