Actor Karthi found himself in the middle of the uproar after making allegedly insensitive comments about the Tirupati laddu issue at a film event, prompting a sharp response from Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, who called for more respect toward Hindu traditions.
The controversy surrounding the sanctity of the famous Tirupati Laddu has escalated after lab reports suggested adulteration with animal fat and fish oil. The issue has since gained national attention, prompting a significant public outcry. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan called for a “Sanatana Dharma Rakshana Board” to prevent such incidents.
In response to the uproar, the Andhra Pradesh government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter.
Several Dravidianists and Hinduphobic handles on social media, as well as politicians, have been mocking Hindus ever since the report was released. Kollywood actors are not far behind their Hinduphobic Dravidianist friends. During a pre-release event for the movie Sathyam Sundaram (titled Meiyazhagan in Tamil), Tamil actor Karthi was caught in the controversy after a meme referencing the Laddu issue was shown at the event.
The anchor said about the meme, “Do you want laddu?” Karthi distanced himself from the controversy, stating, “We should not talk about Laddu now. It is a sensitive topic. I don’t want it.“ His comments, intended to deflect the conversation, went viral and caught the attention of Pawan Kalyan.
Pawan Kalyan, visibly upset by Karthi’s remarks, responded during a media briefing in Vijayawada, saying, “People are making fun of laddoo. I saw at a cinema function where it was said that laddoo is a sensitive topic. Don’t you ever dare to say that? I respect you as actors, but when it comes to Sanatana Dharma, you have to think a hundred times before saying a word.”
Unfortunate that Tamil actors have Zero sensitivity when it comes hurting feelings of Majority Hindus, the same people who fund their and their kids lives through movie tickets!
Glad that Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan condemned the insensitive ways in which actor Karthi and the anchor… pic.twitter.com/g26FIETFJi
— Indhavaainko (இந்தாவாய்ங்கோ) 👊 (@indhavaainko) September 24, 2024
Karthi’s remarks, initially seen as an attempt to avoid controversy, have since sparked heated debates. Pawan Kalyan, who is observing an 11-day purification ritual following the Laddu controversy, further emphasized the importance of respecting Hindu traditions and called for restraint when discussing sensitive religious issues. “If people from the film industry want to discuss this issue, they should speak up in support. Otherwise, refrain from making comments that mock the issue,” Kalyan urged.
Following Pawan Kalyan’s stern remarks, the jittered actor Karthi has apologized for the comments. He wrote, “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.”
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.
— Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) September 24, 2024
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