Producer’s Wife Faces Backlash Over Comments On Disha Patani’s Role In Kanguva

Neha Gnanavel, wife of Kanguva producer KE Gnanavel Raja, sparked controversy after claiming Disha Patani’s character, Angela, was “there to look pretty” and not central to the film. Her comment, made on X, was quickly deleted after backlash, with critics accusing her of stereotyping female roles. Kanguva, starring Suriya, has grossed ₹50 crore in its opening weekend despite mixed reviews.