Tamil actress Divyabharathi is acting alongside Sudigaali Sudheer in the upcoming film “GOAT.” The team has begun promoting the songs, but behind the scenes, all is not well.
Divyabharathi and the film’s director, Naresh Kuppili, reportedly had a fallout, and he was removed from the project. The makers have also removed his name from posters and promotional material.
Divyabharathi has now alleged that Naresh Kuppili made cheap and lewd comments during the shoot, and that Sudigaali Sudheer chose to remain silent instead of calling out the behavior.
Sharing a screenshot of one of the director’s tweets, she wrote, “Calling women ‘Chilaka’ or any other term isn’t a harmless joke.
It reflects deep-rooted misogyny. And this wasn’t a one-time incident. This director followed the same pattern on set too, repeatedly disrespecting women and honestly betraying the very art he claims to create.”
She added that respect is non-negotiable and expressed disappointment in Sudheer’s silence.
Divyabharathi wrote, “What disappointed me most was seeing the hero stay silent, allowing this culture to survive one more day. I choose better. I choose workspaces where women aren’t targets for mockery, where every voice matters, and where respect is non-negotiable. This is not just a choice; it is my standard as an artist and as a woman.”
