Tamil film actor Karthi has issued an apology to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan after making insensitive remarks about the Tirupati laddu controversy at a recent pre-release event. While some speculated that Karthi was trying to avoid the topic, others criticized him for not taking the sensitive issue seriously. In response, Kalyan expressed disappointment with Karthi's comments, stating that he should not have made such remarks.
A grand pre-release event for Karthi's upcoming film Meiyazhagan, set to release on September 27, 2024, featured Hanu-Man director Prasanth Varma as the chief guest, who hinted at a possible collaboration with the actor. Fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation on whether Karthi will join the PVCU for Nandamuri Mokshagnya’s debut film or for a standalone project, marking a major new chapter in his career. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting potential partnership!
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.
In a star-studded wedding ceremony, Aishwarya Arjun, daughter of famous actor Arjun, married Umapathy Ramaiah, son of actor Thambi Ramaiah. The wedding, which took place at Arjun's Sri Yoga Anjaneyar Temple in Chennai, was attended by big names from the film industry, including Vishal, Karthi and Dhruva Sarja. The couple's relationship started after Umapathy participated on the reality show Survivor, which was hosted by Arjun.
The first look poster for Vaa Vaathiyaare was released on Karthi's birthday, featuring him as a hardcore fan of the late movie icon MG Ramachandran. Directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, the upcoming film is expected to be a comedy reflecting the everyday absurdity of life. Meanwhile, Karthi's brother Suriya also unveiled the first look poster for his upcoming film Meiyazhagan, starring Karthi and Arvind Swamy in the lead roles.