Hema was recently seen at a Bengaluru rave party. Tests were performed, and blood samples revealed that she used narcotics. Manchu Vishnu, the President of MAA, appears to have been pressured by YouTubers to move against Hema. The Kannappa actor has stated that he will wait for concerned authorities to establish Hema’s alleged culpability.
“I advise everyone to avoid leaping to conclusions and disseminating unconfirmed information. Hema should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. She is also a mother and a wife, and slandering her reputation based on rumours is unfair. The Movie Artistes Association (MAA) condemns all illegal actions. If the police offer concrete proof accusing Hema, the MAA will respond appropriately. Until then, please refrain from sensationalising unfounded reports,” Vishnu stated in his message.
Vishnu is currently working on Kannappa, a pan-Indian project with international distribution. The teaser was recently screened at the Cannes Film Festival.