Entertainment: Dhanush Drama: Fake Calls or Real Shadows?
A TV Star’s Unsettling Encounter
Television actress Manya Anand, familiar from Tamil serials like Vanathai Pola, has stirred Kollywood with revelations about an alleged casting couch approach tied to a Dhanush project. In a November 15 interview with Cineulagam, she described a call from someone posing as the actor’s manager, Shreyas, offering a key role but soon veering into uncomfortable territory.
The conversation started innocently enough, with the caller inquiring about her interest in a script. Manya, upfront about her preferences for non-glamorous roles, sensed red flags as hints of “commitments” and “adjustment” with Dhanush emerged, leaving her shocked and resolute in refusal.
Persistent Pressure and Industry Woes
Despite her clear boundaries, the messages kept coming, including coordinates to Wunderbar Films, Dhanush‘s production house, and even a script she never opened. A second contact from another supposed team member echoed the same tone, underscoring what Manya sees as a persistent pattern preying on aspiring talent.
She didn’t specify the film’s name or timeline, but her account spotlights a harsh reality: Newcomers often face such dilemmas in silence, fearing backlash. Speaking out takes guts, Manya noted, and it’s voices like hers that could spark real reform in an industry still grappling with these shadows.
Viral Storm and Swift Backpedal
The clip exploded online, drawing support from fellow actresses while others urged caution until full facts surface. Netizens linked it to Dhanush’s upcoming Tere Ishk Mein, releasing November 28, amplifying the buzz amid his busy slate.
By November 18, Manya clarified on Instagram, sharing the original video and decrying media twists. She stressed the caller might not be the real Shreyas, recalling Dhanush’s team’s prior fraud alert, and said she’d forwarded the number for verification. “Watch the full clip before judging,” she urged, pleading against trolls and misinformation.
Echoes in a Familiar Fight
- Support Swells: Peers in TV and South cinema rallied behind her courage, calling for safer spaces.
- Skeptics Wait: Some advise holding fire until Dhanush or his camp responds, expected soon.
- Broader Call: Manya hopes her story empowers others to reject exploitation without shame.
As the dust settles, this episode revives debates on consent and credibility in showbiz. Is it a case of imposters exploiting a star’s name, or something deeper? Kollywood watches closely.