Chinmayi Sripada Opens Up About Dubbing Fears After Leo Controversy
Chinmayi Sripada Feared Revealing Karuppu Dubbing After Vijay And Trisha’s Leo Backlash: 'I Remember Crying...'

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Chinmayi Sripada, the singer and voice artist, expressed her fears about revealing her dubbing role for Trisha Krishnan in the film Karuppu due to past backlash from the Leo controversy. Despite the film receiving positive audience feedback, Chinmayi's emotional connection to the project and her concern for filmmaker RJ Balaji's reputation weighed heavily on her.
- 01Chinmayi Sripada felt nervous about announcing her dubbing role in Karuppu due to previous backlash from the Leo controversy.
- 02She shared her emotional experience while dubbing, recalling moments that triggered painful memories.
- 03Chinmayi expressed gratitude towards RJ Balaji for trusting her with the role, highlighting their long-standing relationship.
- 04The singer hopes for a future where she and others banned from the industry can work freely again.
- 05Chinmayi was previously removed from the Tamil Dubbing Union in 2018 after voicing allegations of sexual harassment against its president.
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Chinmayi Sripada has candidly shared her apprehensions about revealing her dubbing work for Trisha Krishnan in the film Karuppu. Following the backlash she faced during the Leo controversy, Chinmayi admitted to feeling nervous about publicly acknowledging her role in the film, despite its positive reception from audiences. In a heartfelt note, she recounted her emotional experience while dubbing, stating, "I remember crying buckets dubbing a couple of scenes in the film." Her fears were compounded by her concern for filmmaker RJ Balaji, a long-time acquaintance, as she did not want him or his family to face backlash due to her involvement. Chinmayi also expressed hope that she and others who have faced bans in the industry would eventually be able to work freely again, stating, "May God help Unban me and the others who have been banned from working, for years." Her previous removal from the Tamil Dubbing Union in 2018, following her allegations of sexual harassment against the union's president, adds context to her current fears.
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