Many celebrities believed the Kerala girls have worn the men’s attire to mark a protest against colleges disallowing them to wear jeans. Some social media users also felt the photo was taken as part a dance competition in a women's college in the state.
But the information surrounding the viral picture is untrue.
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This photo went viral last year when Telegu superstar Mahesh Babu’s 'Srimanthudu' had released.
The girls reportedly copied the actor’s lungi avatar to express their fan support. The movie had Shruti Haasan as the female lead.