Chiranjeevi's Upasana Comments Resurface Amid Casting Couch Controversy

• Megastar Chiranjeevi's recent comments on the casting couch sparked an online storm and debate about women's treatment in the mega family.
• At the 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' success meet, Chiranjeevi stated that the industry lacks a systemic casting couch culture, attributing issues to individual choices.
• Social media and women's groups criticized his remarks for trivializing the struggles of women in the film industry.
• Amid the controversy, old interviews resurfaced where Chiranjeevi described his first impression of Upasana as 'different' and not a 'typical South Indian traditional girl'.
• Upasana clarified that Chiranjeevi's comment was an appreciation of her confidence, and she credits her mother-in-law Surekha for strong support within the family.

Why It Matters: Chiranjeevi's casting couch remarks ignited controversy, leading to renewed focus on his relationship with daughter-in-law Upasana.