In an unexpected turn of events, Telugu actor NT Ramaswamy faced a dramatic confrontation from a female viewer who was apparently unable to distinguish between his on-screen villainous role and real life. The incident unfolded on Thursday as the cast of Love Reddy, including NT Ramaswamy, made a surprise appearance at a Hyderabad theatre to thank audiences for their support. As the cast greeted fans, the woman—reportedly upset by Ramaswamy’s character in the film—rushed toward the actor, slapped him, and accused him of “harassing” the lead characters.
A video clip capturing the altercation shows the woman angrily confronting NT Ramaswamy, grabbing his collar and demanding to know why he had “troubled” the protagonists in the film. Fellow cast members, including lead actors Anjan Ramachandra and Shravani Krishnaveni, stepped in to shield Ramaswamy from further escalation.
లవ్ రెడ్డి సినిమా చూసి ఎమోషనల్ అయి నటుడు NT రామస్వామి మీద దాడి చేసిన ప్రేక్షకురాలు pic.twitter.com/cVirudM1LA
— Telugu Scribe (@TeluguScribe) October 25, 2024
The incident sparked a wave of responses online, with many netizens condemning the attack and stressing the need for audiences to understand the difference between fictional roles and real personalities. However, some viewers questioned the authenticity of the event, speculating it might have been a publicity stunt for Love Reddy, which premiered on October 18.
The team behind Love Reddy, a film set along the Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka border that explores a young couple’s love amid family and societal challenges, has yet to release an official statement on the altercation.
