Actor Karthi sparked backlash after his remarks on the Tirupati Laddu controversy. But after facing criticism from Pawan Kalyan, the Ponniyin Selvan star took to Twitter to apologize to the actor. However, an account claiming to be Karthi's brother Suriya also apologized and clarified that it was a parody account.
Karthi's Tirupati Laddu Controversy and Apology
Actor Karthi recently sparked backlash after commenting on the controversy surrounding the alleged sale of 'Laddu Prasadam' from the famous Tirupati Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh. In a Facebook post, Karthi expressed his disappointment over the reports, saying that the temple's sanctity should be respected.
However, his remarks drew criticism from fellow actor Pawan Kalyan, who accused Karthi of being 'insensitive' and 'disrespectful' towards the temple. Kalyan also threatened to file a defamation case against Karthi if he did not apologize.
Faced with criticism, Karthi took to Twitter to apologize to Kalyan and clarify his stance. He stated that his intention was not to hurt anyone's sentiments and that he respected the sanctity of the temple.
Account Impersonating Suriya Apologizes
Adding to the controversy, an account claiming to be Karthi's brother, actor Suriya, also posted an apology on Twitter. The account claimed that it was a parody account and that the apology was not from Suriya himself. This led to further confusion and speculation about the authenticity of the account.
Top 5 FAQs Related to the Controversy
1. What sparked the controversy? Karthi's Facebook post commenting on the alleged sale of 'Laddu Prasadam' from the Tirupati Balaji temple.
2. Who criticized Karthi's remarks? Actor Pawan Kalyan accused Karthi of being insensitive and disrespectful towards the temple.
3. What was Karthi's apology? Karthi apologized to Pawan Kalyan and clarified that he respected the sanctity of the temple.
4. Was the apology from Suriya real? No, the apology posted on Twitter claiming to be from Suriya was from a parody account.
5. Has the controversy been resolved? Karthi's apology has been accepted by Pawan Kalyan, but the issue of the alleged sale of 'Laddu Prasadam' remains under investigation.
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