Actress Anupama Parameswaran has finally spoken about the real reason behind her emotional breakdown during the promotions of her Telugu film Paradha last year. The actress, who was seen crying on stage at a press event in August 2025, recently revealed that her ex-boyfriend had said hurtful things to her just before she went on stage.
For months, many people thought her breakdown was a publicity stunt. But now, Anupama has set the record straight. She said her tears had nothing to do with the movie. It was about what she was going through in her personal life.
What Really Happened at the ‘Paradha’ Promotional Event
In August 2025, Anupama was promoting Paradha with director Praveen Kandregula. During a question-and-answer session with the press, she suddenly started crying. Her team quickly stepped in to calm her down. They gave her tissues and water.
At that time, when reporters asked why she was emotional, she gave a different reason. She said it was not easy to shoot and promote a female-led film like Paradha. Her team also supported this explanation.
But now, a year later, Anupama has shared the real story.
The Real Reason Behind Her Tears
In a recent interview on Dhyan Varma’s YouTube channel, Anupama opened up about what actually happened. She said that right before she went on stage, her ex-boyfriend said “the most awful things a woman can hear”.
“Imagine your own boyfriend s**t-shaming you before you go onto a stage. For two years of my life, I’ve been constantly pretending that I’m okay. The person you are talking to right now is the same person I am everywhere. I don’t wear a mask and walk out of the home. For the last two years, I’ve been pretending to be okay. And once I did not.”
She further explained:
“I started crying when a journalist asked me a question. I’m not someone who cries on stage, no matter how difficult the situation is. It’s because I was told the most awful things a woman can hear. A person who was supposed to protect me was destroying me. People mocked me for that. They said I was playing a sympathy card, or it was part of the promotions. It had nothing to do with Paradha. It was about what I was going through in my real life.”
Anupama Did Not Name Her Ex-Boyfriend
Anupama chose not to name her ex-boyfriend in the interview. However, many people on social media believe she is talking about actor Dhruv Vikram. The two actors starred together in the 2025 sports drama Bison Kaalamaadan.
Rumors of their relationship first started in early 2025. Fans found an unverified picture of them kissing and a shared Spotify playlist. They also appeared together at award shows, which added more fuel to the rumors.
Neither Anupama nor Dhruv ever publicly confirmed they were in a relationship.
The Emotional Toll on Her Health
Anupama also shared how the toxic relationship affected her health. She said she had panic attacks, anxiety attacks, and drastic weight loss. She also experienced blackouts and twitching in her right eye. The situation became so serious that the makers of Paradha had to stop the shoot.
She even had to undergo urgent eye surgery soon after.
The actress also spoke about how her ex-boyfriend would blame her behavior on her hormones whenever she got her periods.
“I was so ashamed. At this point, I don’t even want kids. I felt so embarrassed being a woman.”
She also said she began “hating being a woman” because of how she was treated.
She Was Not Allowed to Promote Her Film ‘Dragon’
In the same interview, Anupama revealed that her ex-boyfriend did not allow her to promote her film Dragon. She was also not permitted to post movie-related content on social media.
She described her ex as a narcissist and compared his behavior to the split-personality character from the movie Anniyan. She said her partner could be very loving and romantic one day, and then suddenly become cold and hostile the next day.
Dhruv Vikram Responds to the Scrutiny
After Anupama’s interview went viral, Dhruv Vikram spoke about the public scrutiny surrounding his personal life. He admitted that the constant attention has affected him at times.
Speaking at an India Today roundtable, Dhruv said:
“If I’m being honest, I can’t say it has never affected me. That said, I think it’s important to anchor yourself in reality. Know who you are, know what you stand for, and protect fiercely everybody that you love and everything that matters to you, or has ever mattered to you before.”
He also added:
“When you are aligned with the truth, and when you know what anchors you, scrutiny can only go so far. Subconsciously, you learn to be an army of one. You have your own world; you do the inner work. You protect your bubble as much as you can.”
Fans React to Anupama’s Revelation
After Anupama’s full interview came out, fans took to social media to express their support. Many praised her for speaking openly about such a personal and painful experience. Some also criticized those who had mocked her breakdown at the Paradha event, calling it a sympathy stunt.
The video of her breaking down at the promotional event resurfaced online after she spoke up. Fans who watched it again now understood the real pain behind her tears.
Related:
Anupama Confirms Breakup
In July 2026, Anupama returned to social media after a break. She sparked breakup rumors, which she has now confirmed. She also spoke about the control she experienced in her two-year relationship.
She revealed that she had even postponed their engagement because she feared their marriage would end in divorce.
The Film ‘Paradha’ and Its Story
Paradha is a Telugu film directed by Praveen Kandregula. Anupama plays the role of Subbu, a young woman raised to believe that marriage and motherhood are a woman’s ultimate destiny. The film’s teaser introduced Subbu as someone who goes on a journey with a heavy emotional burden.
Anupama had earlier described the role as emotionally challenging. But now it is clear that her real-life emotional struggles were much deeper than any role she played on screen.
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