Actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is a person known for her involvement in empowering women. Speaking in an event in accordance with International Women's Day, she said "We have to ensure that we raise the next generation in a proper way. We must teach them to respect women. If your husband hits you, hit him back."
She also stressed on the topic of workplace safety for women and said that the safety standards must be improved for a better future.