When 21-year-old Sree Leela was paired up with 54-year-old Ravi Teja in 'Dhamaka', online trolling was severe. The trolls are back in vogue, with 56-year-old Ravi Teja romancing 25-year-old Bhagyashri Borse in 'Mr. Bachchan'.
In a viral X post with more than 1.6 million impressions, here is what is said: "56-year-old Ravi Teja's sickening dance steps with the 25-year-old Bhagyashree Borse in the 'Sitar Song' from 'Mr. Bachchan'. And the filmmakers don't even care to show the actress' face here, because all they want is to objectify her."
The issue of age disparity between male and female leads in Telugu cinema is gaining traction beyond regional audiences. Prominent social media accounts focused on Bollywood films are also voicing their concerns. This could be interpreted as a response to the growing popularity of Telugu cinema, or it could be a genuine critique of the unrealistic age gaps prevalent in the industry.
