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Tamannaah Bhatia on being judged by onscreen acts: ‘I have done very little intimacy…’

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia recently opened up about the decisions she has made throughout her career, candidly addressing her approach to taking on diverse roles, including scenes involving on-screen intimacy.

February 15, 2026 / 16:20 IST
Tamannaah shared that she does not want fear or hesitation to affect her growth as an actor.
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  • Tamannaah says she avoided intimate scenes in her career
  • She urges cinema to mature and adapt with changing times
  • She denies shortcuts for weight loss, calls body changes natural

Popular actress Tamannaah Bhatia recently spoke openly about her career choices and also about the changing mindset of the film industry. Her words have quickly become a topic of discussion across social media.

She spoke about on-screen intimacy. Tamannaah clearly said, "I have done literally no intimacy or very little intimacy in my career." She explained that she stayed away from such scenes. She also pointed out how content consumption has changed today by saying, "In this internet era, everyone is consuming so much content."

Tamannaah shared that she does not want fear or hesitation to affect her growth as an actor. Expressing her mindset, she said, "As an actor, I don’t want this to be something that is holding me back." According to her, scenes like kissing should not be judged blindly and should be seen as part of storytelling when required. She believes cinema should move with time and maturity.

Meanwhile, Tamannaah has also been in the news due to discussions around her recent weight loss. She, in a recent interview, firmly denied using any shortcuts and explained that body changes are natural. Earlier, she had stated, "A woman’s body always changes because of age and hormones." She also spoke about the pressure actresses face due to unrealistic beauty standards even in an era that talks about body positivity.

Also read: Tamannaah Bhatia and Junaid Khan in talks for Ekta Kapoor’s Ragini 3: Report

On the work front, Tamannaah is preparing for her next film Ragini MMS 3. The movie will feature her alongside Junaid Khan, marking a new phase in her career.

Tamannaah Bhatia is one of the most versatile and long-lasting actresses in Indian cinema. She has worked in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films. She became well-known for her roles as Avanthika in the hit movies Happy Days, Devadasu, Baahubali: The Beginning, and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. She has received praise for her screen presence, dance skills, and ability to play different roles.

Bhawana Tanmayi is a Hyderabad-based freelance entertainment journalist. Views expressed are personal.
first published: Feb 15, 2026 04:20 pm

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