Pawan Kalyan opened up about Karthi’s reaction and apology in the Tirupati laddoo controversy. A few weeks ago, Karthi was asked about the Tirupati laddoo controversy at one of his promotional events. The Tamil actor tried his best to avoid the question but ended up laughing. The incident did not go down well with Kalyan. Eventually, Karthi apologised and the Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM accepted it as well.
In an interview with Tamil channel Thanthi TV, Pawan opened up about the incident. He said he’s aware Karthi is a devotee of the temple and added that it was not only him but a lot of other people who laughed behind him. He called the incident an ‘insult’. However, it seems like Pawan has forgiven the actor.
“See, I’ll tell you what happened. Karthi is a devotee. I have seen him and Suriya visiting Tirupati temple. He made a light-hearted speech. He did not speak anything wrong. It’s not wrong in that sense. But, he knows what I meant. Actors are somebody who everyone looks up to. When you convey a message or crack a joke, it becomes a practice for everyone,” he said.
When asked about the apology, he said, “Lots of people sitting behind him laughed at his remark. It’s an insult.” The journalist asked Pawan Kalyan about the reports doing the rounds suggesting that Karthi apologised due to the repurcussions to the Tamil film industry. The actor-turned-politician said, “No, no. I look at Tamil film industry as my brothers. My friends are all born and brought up in Chennai. How will I be against them?”
What Did Karthi Say About the Tirupati Laddoo Controversy?
Karthi was attending a promotional event of Sathyam Sundaram, in Hyderabad, when the host showed him a series of memes. One of the memes featured the Tirupati laddoos. “We should not talk about laddoo now, it’s a sensitive topic. We don’t want,” he said. However, his laugh in the moment caught Pawan Kalyan’s attention. He slammed the actor for the reaction.
Karthi Apologises to Pawan Kalyan:
Taking to X, Karthi said, “Dear @PawanKalyan sir, with deep respects to you, I apologize for any unintended misunderstanding caused. As a humble devotee of Lord Venkateswara, I always hold our traditions dear. Best regards.”
Pawan Kalyan Reacts To Karthi’s Apology:
The Deputy CM of AP reached out to Karthi and said, “Dear @Karthi_Offl garu, I sincerely appreciate your kind gesture and swift response, as well as the respect you’ve shown towards our shared traditions. Matters concerning our sacred institutions, like Tirupati and its revered prasadam laddus, carry deep emotional weight for millions of devotees, and it’s essential for all of us to handle such topics with care.”
“That said, I wanted to bring this to your notice with no intentions behind it, and I understand the situation was unintentional. Our responsibility as public figures is to foster unity and respect, especially regarding what we cherish most—our culture and spiritual values. Let’s always strive to uplift these values while continuing to inspire through cinema. I would also like to express my admiration for you as a remarkable actor whose dedication and talent have consistently enriched our cinema,” he added.
Pawan Kalyan sent his best wishes to Karthi, Suriya and Jyotika as they prepare for the release of Meiyazhagan, releasing as Sathyam Sundaram in Telugu. Suriya and Jyotika are co-producers of the film.
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