Tamannaah Bhatia’s selection as brand ambassador for the legacy brand of Mysore Sandal Soap was guided purely by business considerations, said Karanata Industries Minister MB Patil amid criticism that the choice of the Mumbai-born actor reflects an “anti-Kannada mindset”.
Industries Minister MB Patil had earlier clarified that the choice was made to strengthen the brand’s market presence and expand its reach beyond Karnataka.
The 36-year-old actor beat out the likes of Rashmika Mandanna, Pooja Hegde, Kiara Advani, and Sreeleela to emerge as the favourite.
