Actor Kasthuri Granted Conditional Bail Amid Controversy

Actor Kasthuri, arrested for alleged defamatory remarks about Telugu-speaking women in Tamil Nadu, has been granted conditional bail by the Egmore Court. The case stems from a complaint by the All India Telugu Federation over comments made during a public protest in Chennai on November 3, addressing Brahmin rights and alleged Hindu discrimination.

Charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for promoting enmity and public mischief, she must report to the Egmore Police Station daily as part of her bail conditions. This follows the Madurai High Court rejecting her anticipatory bail plea in a similar case. The controversy highlights sensitivities surrounding cultural identity and public discourse in Tamil Nadu.