
📌 Key Points
- Naresh shocks Tollywood: Heroines’ attire comments spark new outrage.
- “Saree, no hug!” Naresh’s stage antics at event trigger viral debate.
- Shivaji row reignited: Naresh revives old dress code fight with controversial jab.
- Netizens explode! Naresh’s remarks divide opinions as video trends nationwide.
Senior Tollywood actor Naresh has ignited a fresh storm with his ‘shocking’ comments on heroines’ attire. His satirical remarks, targeting sarees and even physical gestures, are rapidly going viral. Echoing actor Shivaji, these statements have reignited Tollywood’s ‘dress code’ debate, drawing significant outrage and once again dominating South Indian film discussions.
Dress Code Debate Rekindled in Tollywood
Naresh’s shocking comments about heroines’ attire have ignited a fresh controversy in Tollywood, with the senior actor’s remarks on actresses’ clothing now a major talking point. His satirical jabs, widely seen as a continuation of previous comments made by actor Shivaji, are rapidly going viral and have reignited the “dress code” debate concerning heroines’ saree attire and even physical gestures like hugs, drawing significant outrage from netizens. The uproar triggered by Naresh’s comments has restarted the seemingly endless debate surrounding heroines’ clothing in Tollywood. Just when it seemed the controversy initiated by actor Shivaji had somewhat subsided, Naresh’s latest statements have once again become sensational.
Participating in the ‘Hey Bhagwan’ trailer launch event, Naresh’s conduct on stage with heroine Shivani Nagaram and his subsequent comments quickly turned into a hot topic on social media, sparking a new round of discussions. At the event, Naresh approached heroine Shivani, initially intending to greet her with a hug, but abruptly stopped and stepped back. Pointing to her modest saree, he quipped satirically, “It seems everyone is listening to Shivaji now, which is why all women are appearing in sarees at events these days.” He further remarked that it would be difficult to hug if everyone dressed so traditionally, and instead of hugging Shivani himself, he asked the heroine and anchor Sravanthi to hug each other.
Naresh’s Hug-Saree Remarks Spark Fury
While these comments drew laughter at the event, they are now leading to significant controversy outside. In the past, stars like Anasuya had vehemently protested Shivaji’s original comments. Now, netizens are divided over Naresh’s deliberate mention of Shivaji’s name while discussing saree attire and linking it to hugs. Some dismiss it as mere comedy, while others are furious, arguing that it’s inappropriate to repeatedly drag the issue of heroines’ clothing into public debate.
The ‘dress code’ controversy, which began with Shivaji, has thus taken a fresh turn in Tollywood with Naresh’s entry. Currently, the video featuring Naresh is a trending topic on social media. Naresh’s remarks, which brought Shivaji’s comments back to the forefront, have ignited diverse opinions among netizens regarding heroines’ attire. Naresh’s comments have undeniably become a major talking point in Tollywood, and it remains to be seen how far this controversy will escalate.
Looking Ahead
Naresh’s comments have undeniably reignited Tollywood’s ‘dress code’ debate, echoing past controversies. As diverse opinions clash online, the industry faces a pivotal moment. Will this storm lead to genuine introspection and lasting change in representation, or merely fade? The future of our heroines’ portrayal hangs in the balance.


