Avantika Vandanapu Faces Backlash Amid Rumors Of Playing Rapunzel

The casting of a South Asian actress for the role of Rapunzel in a live-action adaptation of “Tangled” has sparked a strong reaction on social media. Many TikTok users have expressed their disappointment with this choice, posting videos and comments criticizing the decision. Some have voiced concern over the actress not being of German descent, while others have made negative comments on the actress’ Instagram posts.

In response to the racist trolls, the actress addressed the criticism, emphasizing the need for more representation of the Black community on screen. However, as of now, the actress has not directly responded to the trolling. Despite the backlash, South Asian fans have come to the actress’s defense, pointing out that there has been no official confirmation of her playing the role of Rapunzel in a live-action adaptation.

Some users have highlighted that a live-action adaptation of “Tangled” is not confirmed to be in production at the moment. They have urged people to stop sending hate to the actress over a mere rumor. Additionally, there have been calls to consider the lack of representation of Indian women in Indian movies, asserting that the casting controversy reflects broader issues of representation in the industry.