Updated On: 25 December, 2025 12:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Telugu actor Sivaji sparked controversy after reiterating at a Hyderabad press conference that actresses should dress “modestly” at public events, controversially suggesting that Samantha Ruth Prabhu was “lucky” to be in a saree and accusing Nidhhi Agerwal’s attire of “provoking” crowds

Nidhhi Agerwal
At a press conference in Hyderabad on Wednesday, Telugu actor Sivaji reaffirmed his belief that it is crucial for actresses to wear modestly when attending functions. Ironically, he said that Samantha Ruth Prabhu was "luckily" wearing a saree while blaming Nidhhi Agerwal for "provoking" the crowd with her attire. Nidhhi spoke up about the matter.
On December 17, Nidhhi attended a song launch in Hyderabad's Lulu Mall with the cast of her next movie, The Raja Saab. She and her security are seen struggling in the crowd as she is surrounded by many men in a video from the event. As she gets into her car, the actor appears to be shaken by it. Nidhhi first spoke out about the matter following Sivaji's press conference. Without mentioning him, she posted a photo of herself from the incident along with the caption, "Blaming the victim is called manipulation."