T Rajendar, who attended the press meet of Vizhithiru, was involved in a war of words with actress Dhanshika on stage. Dhanshika had forgotten to mention T Rajendar’s name in her speech, following which TR picked up an argument with the actress.
In his speech at the press meet, TR, who has done a dance number for the film, said, “Dhanshika got the chance to act in Kabali only after Vizhithiru. After acting with the Superstar, she forgot me. She forgot to even mention my name while speaking on the stage.”
Even as Dhanshika intervened and apologised to the actor, TR did not listen to her. He said, “The stage ethic is to mention all the dignitaries. I didn’t expect you to talk about me, but I’m mentioning it now so that you learn. When you attend a function, you have to make a note of the technicians’ name and all the people who have worked in it.”
To which Dhanshika responded: “I respect you. That respect is always there within me. Respect is not just speaking about you on stage. I’m not an orator like you. I was nervous when I spoke on stage. So, we tend to be forgetful when we are nervous. I sincerely apologise.”
None of the others present at the meet spoke up for the actress; actors Vidharth and Krishna, who were also on stage, were spotted laughing as TR launched into a tirade against Dhanshika.
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