Raadhika disrespected, says Sarathkumar

Veteran actor-politician Sarathkumar says that he was disappointed to see his wife and ace actor Radhikaa being insulted in the title card of the recently released Vijay Sethupathi starrer, Dharma Durai.

While this drama film, directed by Seenu Ramasamy, had three leading women —Tamannaah, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Srushti Dange opposite  Sethupathi — Radhikaa essayed the actor’s mother.

The movie tasted box-office success and was well-received for its emotional
content. Meanwhile, Sarathkumar, who watched the movie recently, appreciated the film for its making and narration — but was upset at the same time, when he saw Radhikaa’s name appear after some of the relatively new artistes on the title card!

Apparently, her name appears alongside veteran actors Rajesh’s name on-screen. “Started watching Dharmadurai, disappointing to see a senior artist Raadhika being insulted in the title card hope seniors are respected (sic),” he wrote on his social network page  after the movie’s screening.

Despite being upset over the fact that his wife has been disrespected, he had words of praise too. He said, “Dharma Durai is a lovely film, a must see, screen play narration and forward thinking emotional film and lauded everyone. (sic)”
When we contacted RK Suresh, the producer of the film, he clarified, “It was unintentional. I would say that it was actually a technical fault. I have full respect for Radhikaa madam. In fact, not one poster I released during promotion was without madam’s picture. If it hurt her or Sarath sir in any way, I offer my sincere apologies.”

Seenu Ramasamy agreed on the same — “I am a great admirer of Radhikaa madam’s acting and have high regards for her. I tried roping her for my earlier film Thenmerkku Paruva Kaattru for which I waited an entire year. It was I who told the assistants to put the senior actors’ (Rajesh and Radhikaa) names together. It was done inadvertently, without any hurtful intent.”