Actress Nidhhi Agerwal has responded to comments made by actor Sivaji, who suggested her attire may have contributed to her being mobbed at a promotional event in Hyderabad. Agerwal posted on Instagram, stating, "Blaming the victim is manipulation." Sivaji's remarks, made at a separate event, drew criticism from various individuals, including singer Chinmayi Sripaada, who accused him of victim-blaming and misogyny. Sivaji later issued an apology for his language but defended the core of his argument, while Agerwal's statement was seen as a direct rebuttal to his comments.