Actor Kasthuri Shankar has been sent to judicial custody until November 29 following her controversial remarks about Telugu-speaking people. Her statement, which sparked a significant public outcry, has become a focal point of intense political and social debate in Tamil Nadu.

Actor Kasthuri Shankar, who was arrested for her controversial anti-Telugu remark, was produced in court and sent to judicial custody on Sunday.

Actor Kasthuri arrested for alleged hate speech against Telugus, remanded in judicial custody till November 29 in Chennai.

Her arrest follows the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court denying her anticipatory bail in a case related to derogatory remarks allegedly targeting the Telugu community.

Actress Kasthuri Shankar was arrested by the police in Hyderabad on Saturday, November 16. She was taken into custody for making controversial remarks about the Telugu-speaking people residing in Tamil Nadu.

South Indian actress Kasthuri Shankar was detained in Hyderabad for her alleged comments against the Telugu community.

Kasthuri Shankar's comments sparked widespread outrage in Tamil Nadu with parties including the DMK and BJP condemning it.

Indian actress Kasthuri Shankar was arrested and produced in a Metropolitan Magistrate Court due to her controversial remarks about the Telugu community’s lineage. She was taken into custody by Chennai police in Hyderabad on 16.