Weeks after Sri Reddy alleged that Raghava Lawrence had sexually exploited her a few years ago, the celebrated dancer-actor-director has responded at length.

"I want to clarify about Sri reddy issue. This issue is not a big thing for me and I didn’t worry about it but all press people are calling me and asking for clarification. So I think it’s time for me to clarify it to everyone. Sri Reddy has told that she met me during the making of Telugu movie 'Rebel'. It’s already been 7 years since I did that movie, then why didn’t she report all these years? Okay leave that. she said that she came to my hotel room and I misused her. She also stated that she saw god’s photos and Rudraksha mala in my room. .. I am not a fool to keep Rudraksha mala at hotels and do Pooja," Lawrence said.

"I am directly saying to Sri Reddy, I haven’t done any mistake, I know about myself and God knows. After all this also, I am not angry on you. I saw all your interviews I only feel pity on you. Now what’s your actual problem? Your problem is that everyone betrayed you saying that they will give you chance right? Your telling you are a good actor we will do one thing I will call for a press meet. You also join the meet. In front of all press people, I will give you a character and scene to act and give you some dance steps to dance that doesn’t mean I will give you difficult steps like I do. I will give you simple steps and dialogues, just the basic quality an actor should have .. if you really have talent act in front of me before the press (sic)," he said.

"As a director, if I really feel you have talent at that moment itself in front of press, I will sign you up for a good character in my next movie and give you advance. I haven’t done any mistake so I’m not scared to face you directly..if you act in my movie maybe you will get more chances and you might feel better or if you feel bad to act in front of everyone then contact my manager , bring your lawyer and well wisher with you and show your acting to me definitely I will help you. This reply is not because I got scared it is because I respect women a lot that's why I have built a temple for my mother and dedicated it to all women.. Let’s talk good things and do good things. I pray for your good life," Lawrence signed off.