Lakshmi on South's obsession with navel, admits doing Botox

Actor-producer Lakshmi Manchu has opened up about long-standing stereotypes surrounding South cinema, the industry's beauty standards, and the challenges women face in films. Speaking on a range of topics—from the so-called “navel obsession” to pressures of appearance and family restrictions—Lakshmi offered an unfiltered perspective on issues rarely discussed openly.