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Avika Gor Reveals Why 'Ugly Story' Refuses to Glamorise Toxic Love

Avika Gor opened up about her Telugu project "Ugly Story," emphasizing it does not glamorise toxic relationships. The actress explained the film shows the emotional damage and discomfort of such relationships rather than making them desirable. She stated the team was mindful from the start to keep a clean line between toxicity and passion. "Ugly Story" releases on May 22 and is written and directed by Pranav Swaroop.

Key Points: Avika Gor on 'Ugly Story': No Glamour for Toxic Love

  • Avika Gor stars in Telugu romantic thriller 'Ugly Story'
  • Film focuses on emotional consequences of toxic relationships
  • Team avoided glamorising toxicity, showing damage instead
  • Releasing on May 22 under Riya Ziya Productions
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Avika Gor on why Ugly Story refuses to glamorise toxic relationships: Not a love story to idolise

Avika Gor explains why her Telugu film 'Ugly Story' focuses on emotional damage over glamorising toxic relationships. Releasing May 22.

"The discomfort, the confusion, the damage, it's all visible. It may seem intense or passionate on the surface, but there's always an underlying truth that this isn't healthy. - Avika Gor"

Mumbai, May 5

Actress Avika Gor opened up about why her Telugu project "Ugly Story" chooses not to glamorise toxic relationships.

The Telugu romantic thriller dives deep into the complexities of love and emotional damage.

The 'Balika Vadhu' actress pointed out that this is not the kind of love story to be idolised.

Avika shared that the team was extremely mindful from the start to keep a clean line between toxicity and passion.

"The difference lies in intention. We're not trying to make toxicity look desirable, we're trying to show what it actually does to a person," she explained.

She revealed that instead of glorifying such a relationship, they decided to focus on its emotional consequences. The 'Sasural Simar Ka' actress added, "The discomfort, the confusion, the damage, it's all visible. It may seem intense or passionate on the surface, but there's always an underlying truth that this isn't healthy."

Avika stated that for her, the responsibility in storytelling is rooted in honesty. "It's about not lying to your audience. And I don't think this story does that," she says.

"Ugly Story" is all set to reach the cinephiles on May 22nd this year.

Backed by CH Subhasini and Konda Laxman under the banner of Riya Ziya Productions, "Ugly Story" shares an intense love story with an unconventional element of thrill and suspense underneath.

Written and directed by Pranav Swaroop, the project further includes Ravi Teja Mahadasyam, Shivaji Raja, and Pragya Nayan in important roles, along with others.

Shifting our focus to the technical team of the drama, Shrie Sai Kumar Dara has handled the camera work, while Shravan Bharadwaj is on board as the music director. The editing department of the film has been jointly handled by Srikanth Patnaik and Mithun Soma. Vithal Kosanam is the art director for "Ugly Story".

- IANS

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Vikram M
I appreciate the intent, but will audiences actually get the message? In India, we have a culture where many still think "pati parmeshwar" and "ladki ko adjust karna chahiye." Films that try to show toxicity often end up being misinterpreted. Hope Ugly Story handles this sensitively without glorifying the very thing it's trying to criticize.
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Priya S
Finally someone in the industry is addressing this! I remember watching Kabir Singh and feeling uncomfortable with how they made the obsessive behavior look passionate. Avika Gor is brave to take on a project that might not be "hero worship" material. This is what responsible filmmaking looks like. Can't wait to watch it on May 22nd! 💯
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Nikhil C
I'm skeptical. The title itself "Ugly Story" sounds like it could be focusing on the shock value rather than genuine commentary. And let's be real - Indian audiences flock to see passionate, intense love stories. Will this film really challenge that or just use it as a marketing gimmick? Actions speak louder than interviews Avika ji. Let's see the actual film first.
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Tanya I
As someone who has been in a toxic relationship, this resonates deeply. It's not about grand gestures or passionate make-ups - it's about confusion, fear, and slowly losing yourself. Avika is spot on. The fact that they're being self-aware about not glamorizing the toxicity gives me hope. More films like this please! Representation matters. 🙏
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Ravi K
Good intention but the problem is deeper. Our movies have been romanticizing stalking, possessiveness, and emotional manipulation for decades. One film can

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