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# Sivaji's Shocking Saree Sermon: Chinmayi Fires Back – Who Controls Women's Wardrobes? **Imagine a film star lecturing women on stage: "Wear sarees to cover your 'saaman' or be called 'daridrapu munda' – a wretched woman."** That's exactly what Telugu actor Sivaji did at the pre-release event for his upcoming film *Dhandoraa*, igniting a firestorm of backlash.[1][2][3][4] Sivaji, the 54-year-old *Bigg Boss Telugu 7* alum gearing up for *Dhandoraa*'s December 25 release, didn't hold back. He urged heroines to ditch revealing outfits, insisting "beauty lies in complete attire or a saree, not in displaying physical assets." He added that glamour has limits and women represent nature itself – all while wearing jeans and a hoodie himself.[3][4][5] The crowd stayed silent, but social media erupted, with many calling out the hypocrisy: Why police women's clothes but not men's?[3] Enter **singer Chinmayi Sripaada**, who slammed Sivaji on X for his "unnecessary advice" laced with slurs like 'daridrapu munda' and 'saaman' – terms she linked to incel culture. "He himself wears jeans and hoodie. He should wear only dhotis and follow Indian culture," she retorted, highlighting the double standards in professional spaces.[1][4][5] She's not alone: Actress **Anasuya Bharadwaj** posted "It's my body, not yours," while **Manoj Manchu** joined the critics, and even netizens – including men – piled on.[2][3][6]

This isn't just celebrity drama – it's a raw debate on **women's autonomy**. Sivaji framed it as advice for respect, but critics see victim-blaming, especially amid incidents like the Nidhhi Agerwal mobbing.[1] Chinmayi nailed it: Who decides women's choices? In an industry pushing 'second innings' for stars like Sivaji, shouldn't the focus stay on films, not fashion policing?[3] What do you think – is Sivaji's take outdated, or does it hold cultural weight? **Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post to spark the conversation, and let's champion real choice for women!**
Citations
1.https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/actor-sivajis-comments-on-clothes-indirectly-refer-to-nidhhi-agerwal-mobbing-incident-1925830
2.https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/south/sivaji-controversial-comments-women-dress-dhandoraa-event-article-153337090
3.https://www.gulte.com/movienews/388097/internet-erupts-over-sivajis-comments-on-womens-dressing/amp
4.https://www.mid-day.com/amp/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/telugu-actor-sivaji-requests-heroines-to-wear-clothes-that-cover-their-bodies-23608987
5.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/bigg-boss-telugu-actor-sivaji-blasted-for-comment-on-actress-beauty-is-in-wearing-saree-not-displaying-assets-9889575
6.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/sivajis-controversial-remark-on-womens-clothing-slammed-by-chinmayi-sripaada-manoj-manchu-and-anasuya-bharadwaj-article-153336616
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