> Shriya's outfit comedy

A local Hindu organisation in Chennai has lodged a police complaint against actress Shriya, who starred opposite Rajnikanth in the Tamil blockbuster, Sivaji-The Boss, objecting to the outfit (in the picture) worn by her during the 175th day celebration of the film.

In a complaint, the Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) alleged that Shriya's outfit had 'offended Hindu culture,' police said.

The complaint was under investigation, they said.

Chief Minister M Karunanidhi had participated in the function, held on January 11, and given away mementoes to the actors and technicians of the film.

Apart from Sivaji, Shriya has also starred opposite Vijay in Azhagiya Tamil Magan, besides playing the female lead in the Hindi film, Awaarapan, opposite Emraan Hashmi.

Shriya is the second actor, after Khushboo, to face the ire of political parties and organisations in recent times. Khushboo had encountered protests for her reported comments on sex and virginity. The Hindu Munnani filed a case recently against her for showing disrespect to Hindu goddesses at a function in Chennai where she was photographed seated with her footwear on near some idols of the goddesses.

Popular actor Shriya Saran, who played the lead role opposite superstar Rajnikanth [Images] in the blockbuster Sivaji:The Boss, has tendered an apology after courting controversy for donning 'indecent' attire.

Shriya was dressed in an 'indecent' manner during the function to celebrate the silver jubilee of Sivaji:The Boss in Chennai on January 11, which was attended by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and other stars of the film industry.

Taking up cudgels against the actor, Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) Chennai District President Ramamurthy had filed a police complaint, seeking legal action against the new heartthrob of Kollywood as her dressing had offended Hindu culture.

In a swift damage control exercise, Shriya had conveyed her regrets to Tamilians and Hindus across the State for offending their sentiments.

Accepting her 'mistake', she said she never intended to hurt the feelings of Hindus or Tamilians. She had deep respect for the long standing tradition and culture of Tamil Nadu.

''I was unaware of the repercussions that would arise because of the attire I wore during the function,'' she added.

''I came to know about the silver jubilee function while shooting for a Hindi film in Thanjavur. I came to the function directly from the shooting spot,'' she said, conveying her apology to all Tamilians through the media.

She would be sending a letter of apology to Mr Karunanidhi and members of the Hindu community who were offended by her attire.

Actors courting controversies were nothing new in Kollywood.