The team of Mahanati might have been very cautious in avoiding controversies. The director has been appreciated for his gentle treatment. Even Savithri’s daughter had no issues with the film. But now the film is getting criticism from the unexpected quarters. Kamala Selvaraj is the daughter of Gemini Ganesan and his first wife Alamelu Ganesan. Kamala has given an interview to a Tamil website blasting the unit of Mahanati. She said that her father was wrongly portrayed. He was neither lazy nor turned her into an alcoholic. She even accused that Savithri has thrown them out when they went to advice her regarding a movie.