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Regina Cassandra Claims Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions Did Not Promote Her in Kesari Chapter 2: “Is It because I Am a South Indian Actress?”

Regina Cassandra said the film was promoted without her name and questioned whether the omission was tied to her being a South Indian actress.

  • Actor Regina Cassandra questioned Karan Johar's Dharma Productions for excluding her from Kesari Chapter 2 promotions despite playing Akshay Kumar's wife, asking whether her South Indian identity caused the omission.
  • These accusations follow broader discussions regarding female representation in Telugu cinema, including Janhvi Kapoor's remarks on her role in the Ram Charan-starrer Peddi and Radhika Apte's challenging experiences on set.
  • Dharma Productions released a song featuring Regina but failed to tag her, she said. "Anyone would be able to tell I was being put down" regarding her promotional experience.
  • While supporting actresses speaking out, Regina cautioned against creating a North-South divide, arguing that actors should feel empowered to "walk out of a film" if uncomfortable with direction or scenes.
  • Industry disparities were further highlighted by Radhika, who criticized the patriarchal setting of certain Telugu roles and noted variations in professional standards like bound scripts and shooting schedules across film industries.
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Actress Regina Cassandra has criticised regionalism and alleged that Dharma Productions sidelined her during the promotions of Kesari Chapter 2.

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m9.news broke the news in India on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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