There was news that Kajal Agarwal has insulted the Tamil film industry. It was mentioned that she has said, "The Telugu film industry is greater than the Tamil film industry.
Women are respected more in Telugu film industry than in the Tamil film industry. In Tamil film industry, the heroes are treated like Gods."

Actress Kajal Agarwal has denied this statement. She said, " I have not spoken any slanderous remarks about the Tamil film industry. I like to act in Telugu and Tamil films. The films Naan Mahan Alla and Maatran have earned a good name for me.

My recently released film Thuppakki was also a super duper hit. I have been signed for the film All In All Azhagu Raja. In view of the foregoing how will I insult the Tamil film industry? Actresses are being respected both in the Tamil and Telugu film industries. I have two Telugu films in hand. Acting with Vijay in Thuppakki is a sweet experience."