‘Lakshmi Manchu Takes Bold Side On Superstar’s Divorce With His Ex-Wife’

Lakshmi Manchu spoke out on Tollywood’s bias against women. During Daksha: A Deadly Conspiracy promotions, she hinted that a superstar’s ex-wife is being sidelined after divorce, sparking speculation about Samantha Ruth Prabhu. She made these comments while managing work across Mumbai and Hyderabad.

Speaking to Media, Lakshmi highlighted the industry’s gender bias. “There is a superstar’s ex-wife who works here. She got divorced, and since then, even films that were once offered to her have been taken away. Oddu le amma, aina emana antaru emo (He might feel bad and say something), is what they tell her. She is waiting to do good work, and I don’t need to name her,” she said. Her words underlined a harsh reality: while male actors often continue unscathed, women face subtle restrictions that affect their careers post-divorce.

When pushed about whether she meant Samantha, Lakshmi stayed diplomatic but clear. “You’re thinking it’s Samantha. There’s not one superstar; around five to six of them have been divorced. And I am close to all of them. My point is, a man’s life rarely changes after a divorce. For a woman with kids, in-laws, and responsibilities, freedom is never truly hers. She has to fight for it herself,” Lakshmi added. Her statements resonated widely, highlighting both inequality and resilience in the industry.

Lakshmi Manchu’s words highlight the challenges women face, but also the determination that drives actors like Samantha forward.