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New York Telugu Influencer Raises Casting Couch Issue in Tollywood

The topic of casting couch has once again become a serious discussion in the film industry.

By:  Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti   |   3 April 2026 1:19 PM IST
New York Telugu Influencer Raises Casting Couch Issue in Tollywood
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The topic of casting couch has once again become a serious discussion in the film industry. This issue has been talked about for many years, and many actresses from different industries have shared their bad experiences. Now, a new incident has brought attention back to this problem in Tollywood.

Recently, a Telugu influencer from New York shared a video on social media explaining her experience while trying to enter the Telugu film industry. Her video quickly became viral, as many people were shocked by what she said.

The influencer, known as Piku Nemali on Instagram, explained that she was searching for acting opportunities. During this time, she came in contact with an assistant director through some known people. After that, she sent her photos and profile to him, hoping to get a chance in films.

At first, everything seemed normal. They had a conversation about her interest in acting, and she clearly said she was serious about building a career. However, things later took a disturbing turn. She said that the assistant director invited her to come to India and meet a film producer at a resort.

The influencer understood that the invitation had wrong intentions. She immediately blocked the person and decided not to continue further. She also said that such experiences discourage many talented girls from entering the film industry.

Her video received a lot of attention online, with many people supporting her. Soon after, well-known anchor Jhansi responded to the issue. She contacted the influencer and asked her to file an official complaint with the film industry’s committee that handles such cases.

Jhansi also assured her that the women’s committee would take the matter seriously and look into it properly. Her quick response was appreciated by many people on social media.

Now, everyone is waiting to see if further action will be taken and whether the people involved will be identified.