Hyderabad, Dec. 23 -- While promoting his upcoming film, Dhandoraa,Telugu actor Sivaji, at a press conference, referred to women who "do not dress modestly" as "daridrapu m***a" (wretched woman).

Sivaji, popular for his negative role from the film Court: State vs A Nobody, said, "I want to advise heroines not to wear whatever they feel like when going out, because you will bear the consequences of it."

"Em anukovoddu amma heroines andaru. Miru anukunna naku poyedi em le, laagi peekutamu manam. Adi vere vishyam. (Don't mind me saying this, heroines. Even if you mind, I don't care because I'll slap back)," he added and

As cheers from the audience rose, Sivaji said, "Saamaanu kanabade dantlo em undadu amma (Clothes that show your assets d...