Hyderabad, June 19 -- Veteran Telugu filmmaker K Raghavendra Rao has come under heavy criticism after videos from a public film event went viral on social media. The clips have started a fresh discussion about personal space, consent and the treatment of actresses in the film industry.

What Happened With Niharika Konidela?

One of the viral videos shows actress and Chiranjeevi's niece Niharika Konidela standing near K Raghavendra Rao at an event. The filmmaker is seen placing his hand around her waist while speaking to her. Niharika appears uncomfortable in the clip and tries to move his hand away.

The video has upset many social media users. Several people felt that even senior and respected film personalities should be careful about b...