Pooja Hegde is facing flak for her comments on the navel and midriff obsession in the South. The actor reportedly said that in the Telugu film, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Allu Arjun's character stares at her legs in the drama. Her statement irked South film buffs, who called her "ungrateful" as she owes her success to Tollywood.

South have obsession with navels and mid dresses#PoojaHegde disgusting
1st Taapsee and now pooja degrading South films#AlaVaikunthapurramuloo pic.twitter.com/ihCl5CzO0A

— Maddy (@saimadhav999m) November 6, 2020

Later, Hegde clarified that what she said was "misinterpreted" and she is "indebted" to Telugu cinema. Here's what Pooja Hegde's statement read - Things I said in a recent interview are being misinterpreted. The things I said can be twisted but the love I have for Tollywood can't be. Telugu film industry has always been vital for me. This is even known to my fans who love my movies. I always say I will never give in to misunderstandings but I will still reinstate, I will forever be indebted to the Telugu film industry.