Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Advocates Financial Stability Before Parenthood Amid Mixed Reactions

Actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar sparked debate after stating that people should have children only when financially stable, emphasizing responsibility amid rising living costs. Speaking during an interview promoting her directorial debut, she criticized unplanned parenthood and highlighted societal reluctance to discuss sex despite high population growth. While some criticized her remarks as 'tone deaf,' others, including actors Priyamani and Lakshmi Manchu, supported her call for financial preparedness before starting a family.