A video from the launch Anil RabipudiIts upcoming film has put veteran director K Raghavendra Rao under fresh online scrutiny. The footage shows Rao guiding Kirti Suresh And Kriti Shetty while shooting the official first shot for the project titled ‘Venky Anil 5’. As the clip went viral, social media users also revived an old video featuring Rao and Nebula conidelaleading to renewed criticism of his interactions with women at public events.IBTimes India reported that the new footage was shot during the project’s launch event, which brought together Venkatesh Daggubati, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Keerthy Suresh, Kriti Shetty and several members of the Telugu film industry. The report said that online discussion increased after viewers shared the clip across X and Instagram.
K Raghavendra Rao faces criticism for ‘Venki Anil 5’ clip
The event marked the official launch of Robipudi’s next directorial venture. In the video, Rao is seen guiding the actors through the first shot setup, where they should stand and how the frame should look.Some viewers objected to the physical gestures seen in the clip. They argued that actors could be directed without being moved by arms or positioned by physical contact. Others have discussed the footage as part of a broader debate around personal space and behavior in film events.The backlash shifted attention away from the launch and onto the video. The online conversation intensified after users started sharing the latest footage as well as an earlier clip involving Neharika Konidela.
Niharika Konidela’s video is back in the spotlight
Earlier videos show Rao posing with Niharika during a separate public appearance. It made a comeback on social media feeds as users compared it to the latest footage from the launch of ‘Venky Anil 5’.IBTimes India also noted that the response has been withdrawn Taapsee Pannu2017 comments on Rao’s visual style in the song sequences. Pannu spoke about her experience working on the 2010 release ‘Jhumandi Naadam’.Meanwhile, Anil Rabipudi shared pictures from the event and announced the start of the new film’s journey. He wrote, “Nothing gives me greater joy than entertaining theater audiences. With immense joy, gratitude and sense of responsibility we begin the journey of #VenkyAnil5 – #NKRAR2 today.”Rao has not issued a public statement regarding the latest video or the online discussion surrounding the Neharika clip.
