Neha Gnanavel, producer KE Gnanavel Raja's wife, responded to an X post about Disha Patani's lack of screen time, and it has sparked controversy. She said Disha was only in the film to 'look pretty.'

As Tamil superstar Suriya's Kanguva received mixed reviews, remarks by Neha Gnanavel, wife of the film's producer, on Disha Patani's role in the film have ignited debates on female representation in Indian cinema.

Suriya's fantasy epic 'Kanguva' faces criticism for its storyline and execution, prompting defenses from his wife, Jyotika, and the producer's wife, N

Because Angela's character is not the whole movie Kanguva is about! Angela can't be in 2.5 hours of film!" said Kanguva's producer's wife over Disha Patani's role in the film.

Suriya starrer Kanguva released in theatres on November 14. The film opened to good reviews and the social media users also shared their viewpoint. After the release of Kanguva, the film has faced several controversies.

Producer Gnanavel Raja's wife Neha Gnanavel shared her perspective on why Disha Patani's character Angela in the Suriya-starrer was not given much prominence.

Amid controversies, Kanguva attracted more criticism after Neha Gnanavel, the wife of the film's producer, claimed Disha's purpose in the film was to look pretty.

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Attempting to defend Kanguva, Neha Gnanavel commented on Angela, the character played by Disha Patani, trivialising her role.