Character Artist Hema reacted seriously over the path chosen by Sri Reddy to obtain MAA Membership. Being an active member of the Film Body, she found fault with the budding actress for stooping to such a low.
Hema: 'Sri Reddy approached MAA for Membership. We had even offered Application to her but she gave it back without filling the details sought from her. Neither she had given photos nor any DD. Then, How could we off her membership? I have done 375 films. I'm passionate about films and keeps on watching new releases. Never did I recognize Sri Reddy as a actress. What sacrifice did she make for obtaining free membership? Two Existing Members should introduce the Member seeking Membership. Whereas, Sri Reddy failed to get at least one signature from any of the 900 MAA Members to fulfill her dream. Many MAA Membership applications are currently pending. How could we offer membership to Sri Reddy before those who applied in advance as per rules? The manner in which Sri Reddy approached MAA is objectionable. She should have chosen silent protest instead of stripping. Who would offer roles for stripping? Watching Sri Reddy, We get the doubt if we are part of such an Industry'.
The Senior Actress differed with the allegations of Sri Reddy that Telugu Girls are ill-treated in TFI. 'Even I am a Telugu Girl. Only the talented will survive in the Industry. Can we imagine Sri Reddy in Sister or Sister-in-Law Roles? One should be lucky to achieve success in the Industry. One hit might fetch you 10 films, or else you could be forgotten,' she made it clear.