India, Feb. 18 -- Actor Lakshmi Manchu will soon play a psychiatrist in the Tamil film Pookie, which is releasing in Telugu as Bookie. While promoting the film in Hyderabad, the actor was asked questions about relationships, given that the film touches on domestic abuse. Giving Taapsee Pannu's 2020 film Thappad as an example, Lakshmi made it clear that she's not the kind to put up with abuse.

Lakshmi was asked about her personal opinion on relationships and if it has changed through the years. The actor said, "You do you. Do what gives you happiness. Two people come together in their 20s, hoping they share a similar outlook on life. If either of them slacks on that, takes a marriage for granted, that's where the downfall happens."

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