Kollywood well known face Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is quite vocal about and upfront in exposing the ugly truths in exposing the film industry. She spilled the beans on prevalent casting couch and how she has also faced it and how she overcome by saying no. She says, “Women should expose the predators”
Ask her about women losing work, she says quickly, “That’s a choice they make. I have faced a similar situation but I brought it out in the open. I have faced all these issues and I learnt to say no. Despite being a star kid, it happens to me. I have proof of recorded phone conversations where people have said that I would not compromise and that I am not cut out for this. I have listened to such conversations.” The actress further revealed, “That’s when I decided that I don’t need such films. I learnt to say no. It took me time to do that and it was difficult. Many people banned me because I said no to casting couch. But, today I am standing on my feet and I have completed 25 films. I have managed to work with 25 producers, good directors and I am continuing my job. I have signed my 29th film. So, I am happy.”
