Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy recently asked the actors who seek permission for outdoor film shoots or wish to increase ticket prices during releases should create videos to raise awareness about drug abuse and cybercrime. Now, actor Siddharth has reacted to the same, stating that actors are inherently socially responsible, and such mandates are unnecessary.

A reporter asked if actors have a social responsibility during the promotion of Indian 2 in Hyderabad. Siddharth responded, speaking on behalf of Kamal Haasan and Rakul Preet Singh, addressing the question about actors being asked for favours in exchange for support.

According to Hindustan Times, Siddharth said, “My name is Siddharth; Telugu people have seen me work for 20 years. I cooperated with the government between 2005 and 2011, held a condom in my hand, and promoted safe sex on billboards in a united Andhra Pradesh. That was me being responsible, not because a CM told me to. In the same way, every actor is socially responsible; we do things on our conscience. Whichever CM requests us to do something, we will do it. No CM has told us; only if you do this will we do something else.”

About Indian 2

Indian 2 has been directed by the renowned S. Shankar. This sequel to the 1996 hit Indian reunites Kamal Haasan as Senapathy, a veteran freedom fighter turned vigilante, who continues his crusade against corruption. 

Joining Haasan in this star-studded cast are Siddharth, S. J. Suryah, Rakul Preet Singh, Bobby Simha, Vivek, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Gulshan Grover, Samuthirakani, and Nedumudi Venu. Produced by Lyca Productions and Red Giant Movies, this thrilling vigilante action film promises to deliver high-octane action and drama.