The name of noted stage and film personality Karthik TM was also one of those that popped out in the #MeToo movement. Karthik TM is known for his roles in films like Guru, Deiva Thirumagal, Nanban, Indru Netru Naalai, and the recent Chekka Chivantha Vaanam.
Coming out with a statement, Karthik apologised for his behaviour and said his intention was not to make any woman uncomfortable. “In the past few days, there have been many messages on social media which have named me as a perpetrator in the #MeToo movement. This message is an apology to those who felt uncomfortable in their interactions with me,” he said.
“In my personal and professional dealings, I have always been respectful towards women. I sincerely believed that all physical contact or relationships that I had initiated were consensual. Clearly a mistake! I now understand that I may have crossed the line with my overtures in some instances,” he admitted.
“I have never intended to make any woman uncomfortable. I have never consciously crossed the line with my behaviour. Though I have strived to step away where the woman concerned was uncomfortable, I understand that I have not been consistent. I apologise unconditionally for the pain and discomfort I have caused to anyone in the course of my interactions with them. I completely own up to all my mistakes and am willing if need be to apologise in any other relevant forum,” he said.
