# Keerthy Suresh hits back at ‘lack of roles’ claim for dance number 2026-08-08T10:01:44+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Keerthy Suresh has denied an Instagram user's claim that she agreed to a dance number in Nani's upcoming film because she has no other roles. NDTV reports that the user suggested the actress was forced to take the item song due to a lack of offers. Suresh responded, calling the assumption baseless and reaffirming her choice to act in the film on its own merit. The actress stated that she is excited to work with Nani and dismissed speculation about her career trajectory. The dance sequence is part of a yet-untitled project. Social media users have debated the motives behind actors taking guest appearances, with some arguing that dance numbers are common and not indicative of a career slump. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: dance number, film industry, Keerthy Suresh, Nani, social media, trolling Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/keerthy-suresh-hits-back-at-lack-of-roles-claim-for-dance-number/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/keerthy-suresh-hits-back-at-lack-of-roles-claim-for-dance-number/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.