India, Sept. 13 -- Telugu actor Lakshmi Manchu has finally responded to her name surfacing in headlines linked to the ongoing Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe into online betting apps. In a new interview, Lakshmi offered a candid take on the situation, expressing her frustration over what she calls the investigation's "misplaced focus."

When asked about her reaction to the reports, Lakshmi, in an interview with Puja Talwar, said, "You know, it's an ED sit. I find it very humorous that our government will come to the tail end of the person. I'm like, bro, look at who started it."

Lakshmi expressed disappointment with the media's portrayal of her involvement, especially as it became unclear what actions were actually being probed.

"I w...