During a playful segment at the pre-release event for his new movie, Kollywood actor Karthi made a joke about the sensitive topic of laddu controversy in Andhra Pradesh. This did not sit well with Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan, who expressed his anger towards Karthi's comments on laddu. Meanwhile, Pawan was in Vijayawada for a Deeksha and was seen cleaning the steps of the Kanaka Durga temple, warning against any meddling with Sanatana Dharma. The controversy has also led to a war of words between actors Prakash Raj and Manchu Vishnu.
Karthi's Laddu Joke Sparks Controversy and Angers Pawan Kalyan
Kollywood actor Karthi recently made a joke about the controversial issue of laddus in Andhra Pradesh, which drew the ire of Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan.
Background
In 2023, Andhra Pradesh witnessed a controversy over the distribution of laddus during the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) annual Brahmotsavams festival. The TTD, which manages the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, had announced that it would distribute 50 lakh (5 million) laddus to devotees, but the decision was met with criticism from some sections.
The controversy intensified when a video emerged showing people fighting over the laddus, leading to accusations of mismanagement and corruption. This prompted Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan to express his anger over the incident, calling it "disgusting" and "a shame for the government."
Karthi's Joke
During a pre-release event for his new movie, "Kaithi," Karthi addressed the laddu controversy in a playful segment. He joked that he had brought a sack full of laddus to distribute to the audience. However, he quickly added that he would not do so, as he did not want to be accused of starting a fight.
Pawan Kalyan's Response
Pawan Kalyan, who was in Vijayawada for a Deeksha (religious vow), heard about Karthi's joke and expressed his disapproval. He warned that he would not tolerate any disrespect towards the sacred rituals of Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) and urged celebrities to refrain from such comments.
War of Words
The controversy also sparked a war of words between actors Prakash Raj and Manchu Vishnu. Prakash Raj criticized Karthi's joke, saying it was insensitive to a religious issue. Manchu Vishnu, on the other hand, defended Karthi, arguing that his comments were made in jest and should not be taken seriously.
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