Director Koratala Shiva reacts on Sri Reddy remarks

Hyderabad, April 17: Director Koratala Siva has responded over the allegations on him about the casting couch made by Actress Sri reddy recently.

"When I heard the rumors, I brushed off them as routine gossip. Even my well-wishers said it is nothing to talk about. But now the whole issue of casting couch has become discussion point and we are ready for going aggressive campaign for 'Bharat Ane Nenu', I felt this is the time to clear off doubts," he began his video statement.

He made it clear that he is dead against casting couch and the rampant culture.

"Even though we are aware of this trend from long time in the industry, we also noticed that movie industry has gone for complete change with the influx of young talent. The educated filmmakers and stars have come in. They have changed the dynamics and industry is turning into healthy atmosphere," he further added.

Meanwhile, His latest venture Bharat Ane Nenu is gearing up for the release on April 20. This is the second collabaration with Mahesh babu after Srimanthudu.