Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has stated that she was "not shocked" at not receiving a Tamil Nadu State Film Award after she spoke out during the Me Too movement. Her comments come after the recent announcement of the awards, which recognize excellence in Tamil cinema.

Chinmayi Sripaada has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and has been outspoken about her experiences and observations regarding sexual harassment in the film industry. In 2018, she was removed from the South Indian Cine, Television Artistes and Dubbing Artistes Union after she voiced support for women who accused union president Radha Ravi of sexual misconduct. She also named lyricist Vairamuthu as a sexual harasser.

Her expulsion from the dubbing union and the subsequent "shadow ban" she says she has faced, particularly in the Tamil film industry, have significantly impacted her career. While she obtained an interim stay on the ban, which was later extended by the court, she says that dubbing offers have become almost nonexistent and opportunities to sing have become rare.

In 2019, Chinmayi filed a sexual harassment complaint against Vairamuthu, but she says that no action has been taken even after 5 years. The National Women's Commission sent a letter to the then DGP of Tamil Nadu, Rajendra, in 2019, raising concerns about the lack of police action, including the failure to register an FIR despite multiple women having been harassed. The commission reportedly sent three reminder emails to the Tamil Nadu government requesting a response.

Despite these challenges, Chinmayi has continued to speak out and advocate for justice. Her lack of surprise at not receiving the Tamil Nadu State Film Award reflects her understanding of the potential consequences of speaking out against powerful figures in the industry.