Pawan Kalyan responded to Tirupati Laddoo controversy, actor Karthi apologized

Tirupati Laddu Case: The Tirupati Laddu controversy has now taken the form of a big debate. From big names in the film industry to politicians, everyone is giving their reaction on this sensitive issue. A comment by Tamil actor Karthi further heated up the matter, after which Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan expressed strong displeasure over it. The controversy has now escalated after actor Karthi's comment, due to which he had to apologize to Pawan Kalyan on social media.

The growing scope of Tirupati Laddu controversy

The controversy started when there were some discussions about the prasad of Tirupati temple, especially Tirupati laddu. The matter is religiously and emotionally connected, as Tirupati laddu is considered a symbol of receiving blessings from Lord Venkateshwara for devotees. The issue gained momentum when actor Karthi commented on a joke related to laddu during an event, which sparked controversy.

Karthi's comment and the beginning of the controversy

On September 23, during an event in Hyderabad, when the anchor questioned Karthi about some memes, one of the memes was on Tirupati laddu. Reacting to this, Karthi jokingly said, "Ippudu laddu gurinchi mataladakodu" which means, "We should not talk about laddus anymore." He then started laughing. However, this joke backfired on him and Pawan Kalyan expressed deep displeasure over his comment.

Pawan Kalyan's displeasure

On September 24, while speaking to the media in Vijayawada, Pawan Kalyan openly reacted to the issue. He said that people from the film industry should maintain sensitivity on religious and cultural issues and if they speak on it, either support or remain silent. Pawan urged to avoid such comments on public forums and called it a serious issue.

Pawan Kalyan specifically said on Karthi's comment, "Now never dare to say such a thing on any sensitive issue." He appealed to film personalities to speak thoughtfully on such religious and emotional matters, so that people's sentiments are not hurt.

Karthi's apology

As soon as Pawan Kalyan's outburst went viral on social media, actor Karthi immediately realized his mistake and apologized. He wrote on Twitter, "Dear @PawanKalyan Sir, with deep respect for you, I apologize for any inadvertent misunderstanding. As a humble devotee of Lord Venkateswara, I have always respected our traditions. Regards."

Karthi also clarified that his intention was not to hurt anyone's sentiments and he apologized for the unintentional comment.

Pawan Kalyan's atonement

Amidst this controversy, Pawan Kalyan took part in the purification ritual at Kanaka Durga Temple in Andhra Pradesh as a religious atonement. He participated in this ritual as part of the 11-day atonement, so that the Lord could be pleased. This indicates Pawan Kalyan's religious faith and his seriousness about the controversy.

Conclusion

The Tirupati laddu controversy has brought forth the issue of religious and cultural sensitivities. A comment by Karthi sparked a huge debate and politicians and actors like Pawan Kalyan took it seriously. Although Karthi's apology may have calmed the controversy to some extent, the incident is a reminder that public figures should be cautious about their statements, especially when the matter involves religious beliefs.

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