Raghava Lawrence throws acting challenge at Sri Reddy

“I will give you a character and scene to act and give you some dance steps. That doesn’t mean I will give you difficult steps like I do. I will give you simple steps and dialogues,” actor-choreographer added. “… if you really have talent act in front of me before the press. As a director, if I really feel you have talent at that moment itself I will sign you for a good character for you in my next movie and give an advance.” (sic) 

Raghava Lawrence went on to say, “I haven’t done any mistake so I’m not scared to face you directly..if you act in my movie maybe you will get more chances and you might feel better or if you feel bad to act in front of everyone then contact my manager, bring your lawyer and well-wisher with you and show your acting to me. Definitely I will help you. This reply is not because I was scared because I respect women a lot that’s why I built a temple for my mother and dedicated it to all women. Let’s talk good things and do good things. I pray for your good life.” (sic).

Reacting to Lawrence’s statement Sri Reddy told DT Next, “I am ready to take up the auditions and I am sure I will convince Lawrence. He had told me to meet him along with my lawyer and well-wishers. I am going to do that. I hope he doesn’t back off.”