A statement of actor Karthi from an event in Hyderabad rubbed actor-politician Pawan Kalyan the wrong way. Here’s what happened.

While Pawan Kalyan took offence to the remark on "laddu", many fans and netizens have defended Karthi.

The ongoing controversy surrounding the famed Tirupati Laddu has escalated tensions between actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan and renowned actor Prakash Raj. The spat ignited after Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan suggested the establishment of a "Sanatana Dharma Rakshana Board" to address issues related to temples nationwide.

On Monday (23 September 2024), Indian actor and singer Karthi, during an event in Hyderabad for his upcoming film Meiyazhagan, said ‘laddus are a sensitive topic,’ offending actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan.

Actor and Deputy Chief Minsiter of Andhra Pradesh Pawan Kalyan has asked the film industry to avoid making jokes on Tirupati laddu

Allegations of adulteration in sacred Tirupati Laddu prasadam evoked strong reactions nationwide. The dispute gains national attention due to the heated exchange on social media between Prakash Raj, Dy CM Pawan Kalyan.

Tamil film actor Karthi apologised to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan regarding his remarks referring to the Tirupati laddu issue. At a pre-release event for his upcoming movie, Karthi laughed and said, “We should not talk about laddu now. It is a sensitive topic. I don’t want it."

Tamil actor Karthi has recently attracted attention for his controversial remarks about the Tirupati Laddu. Following his comments, Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan issued a warning to Karthi, condemning his statement as insensitive.

Actor Karti has issued an apology after actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan slammed him for his reaction on the ongoing Tirupati prasad controversy. For those unversed, at a recent event a couple of days back,

Karthi was put in a tricky situation by the host Manjusha, who teased him by saying Laddoo and that she would arrange for Motichoor Laddoo. Karthi, known for his calm and mindful behaviour replied with a smile in a lighter vein,

Karthi's next film 'Meiyazhagan' is scheduled for release on September 27, with its Telugu version titled 'Sathyam Sundaram'. During a pre-release event, Karthi made a joking comment about Laddu that drew criticism from Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan.