actor Lakshmi Manchu will soon play the role of a psychiatrist in the Tamil film Pookie, which is being released in Telugu as Bookie. While promoting the film in Hyderabad, the actor was asked questions about relationships, since the film touches on domestic violence. Giving Taapsee Pannu’s 2020 film Thappad as an example, Lakshmi made it clear that she is not the type to tolerate abuse.
Lakshmi Manchu says she is a big supporter of Thappad
Lakshmi was asked about her personal opinion on relationships and whether it has changed over the years. “You do it. Do what gives you happiness. Two people come together in their 20s, hoping to share a similar outlook on life. If either of them drags their feet on it, and takes marriage for granted, that’s where the downfall happens,” the actor said.
But speaking about abuse in marriage, she added: “Some people say that no matter how much I suffer, no matter how much I am mistreated, I will stay with my husband. This is your life. I am the kind of person who watched Thappad and thought it was amazing. Yes, who gives you the right to hit someone? My parents don’t touch me. Who are you to hit me? I have been a big supporter of Thappad, and that is my stance. You should respect yourself.”
They say that social media has corrupted minds and ideas
Lakshmi also spoke about how the outlook on relationships has changed over the years, as has the effort put into them. “There was a time when our parents would never approve of us having relationships. We grow up to say, ‘We have a relationship, but how do we have it? Social media has really corrupted our minds and thoughts,'” she said.
The actor also added, “There was a time, if a man wanted to approach a woman, he would put in some effort. Now, all you have to do is send the same cut, copy and paste message to ten women. The world has changed a bit, and it’s up to us girls to know if they mean what they say.” actor Vijay Antony, who presents, edited and composed the music for the film, praised Lakshmi for her “sensible” answers and called her “Mataji”.
About Lakshmi Manchu
Lakshmi married IT professional Andy Srinivasan in 2006. The couple has a daughter, Vidya Nirvana, born through surrogacy in 2014. Andy resides in the US, while Lakshmi and Vidya settled in Hyderabad before moving to Mumbai. On Nikhil Vijayendra Simha’s podcast in November last year, Lakshmi She notes that she was raised to “worship men,” but now that has changed. She also stated that she “doesn’t miss anything,” especially being with a man.
