The female cast of the upcoming Kannada film found themselves in the midst of a controversy recently, when lead actress Harshika Poonacha took offence to promotional material that prominently featured Aviva Bidapa, who is only doing a cameo in the film. Harshika, in fact, voiced her disappointment when she saw Aviva’s pictures showcased in such fashion. Sources say that Harshika refused to associate herself with the film since then.

However, a clarification note recently issued by the film’s team seems to have put things in the right perspective, as far as Harshika is concerned. “Harshika Poonacha is the only female lead in our film. All the other characters appear either in guest or supporting roles,” states the notice issued by the production house. “Some of the initial posters did feature Aviva, but that led to unnecessary misunderstandings which we have rectified now,” confirms filmmaker Kiran Kumar Reddy.

The actress herself, seems a lot more relaxed after the team issued a public clarification. “A film’s poster should have the heroine, not someone who appears in a cameo. I don’t think it is fair if a film unit does otherwise. I just insisted they do the right thing. The team has apologized and we have now put behind all our differences,” says Harshika. Kiran also tells us, “We will not be using any of Aviva’s photographs or stills from the film anymore. She will only be seen as part of the movie, playing her cameo.”

source: http://www.articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> Entertainment> Regional / by Kavya Christopher, TNN / April 14th, 2013