Radhika Apte the go-to leading lady of the indie and OTT circuit is also very popular in Kollywood after her endearing performances in Karthi's 'All In All Azhaguraja' and Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' directed by Pa. Ranjith. The intense performer who is married to London-based musician Benedict Taylor shuttles between the two countries to balance her professional and private life.

A week back the hashtag #BoycottRadhikaApte started trending on social media accompanied by a lovemaking scene she had done in the 2015 movie 'Parched'. It was said that her portrayal was against Indian culture.

Actor Adil Hussain who co-starred with Radhika Apte in 'Parched' came to her support and questioned how those detractors accept when actors play ruthless killers but take offense for an intimate scene.

Radhika who did not react to the controversy has however handed it back to her critics by posting scorching pics in which she is seen wearing a new cutout-designed black bikini. Her radiant smile lights up the black background brightly in all the style statements she has made with her poses.

The multiple best actress award winner's upcoming movies are 'Mrs. Undercover' and 'Monica Oh My Darling' and she is also filming a couple more and is talks for a few more.