Tamannaah Bhatia addresses ‘milky beauty’ tag at Odela 2 event: ‘Glamour in a woman is to be celebrated’

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Pan-India actor Tamannaah Bhatia, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film Odela 2 addressed the ‘milky beauty' tag that she's often associated with. During an event for the film's promotion, Tamannaah had an empowering response when asked why she was chosen to play the role of Shivashakti.

Tamannaah's response to being called ‘milky beauty'

A journalist asked, "Why did you think a milky beauty could be Shivashakti?", to which Tamannaah replied, "Your question ma'am has the answer in it." Pointing at the makers, she added, "He doesn't look at a milky beauty as something that has to be shamed or to feel bad about, glamour in a woman is to be celebrated and we women must celebrate ourselves, then we can expect others to celebrate us".

She further mentioned, "If we look at ourselves in a certain way then nobody can respect us right. Here we have a wonderful gentleman who does not look at women like that, he looks at women like divine, and divine can be glamorous, divine can be lethal, divine can be powerful, divine can be many things. A woman can be many many things".

Her words reflect her confidence and the changing perception of women in cinema, where strength and glamour can co-exist.

Tamannaah's acting journey

Tamannaah Bhatia has established herself as one of the most sought-after in Indian cinema, with a career spanning over a decade across multiple film industries. Her role in the Baahubali franchise cemented her status as a true star.

In 2024, she captured the audience's attention with the special number Aaj Ki Raat, from Stree 2. The song went on to become the biggest hit song of the year, proving her enduring appeal.

Odela 2 is the sequel to Odela Railway Station. It tells the story of the eponymous fictional village. Joining her in pivotal roles are Vasishta N Simha, who plays the antagonist, and Hebah Patel, among others. The film is produced by D Madhu under Madhu Creations and Sampath Nandi Teamworks, with music composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. The film portrays how Odela Mallanna Swamy protects his village from evil forces. The film is set to release on April 7.