Wed Sep 25 05:00:28 UTC 2024: ## Tamil Actor Apologizes to Pawan Kalyan Over Tirupati Laddu Comment

**Hyderabad, India** – Tamil actor Karthi has issued a public apology to Telugu actor and politician Pawan Kalyan following backlash over a comment he made about the Tirupati laddoo, a sacred offering at the Lord Venkateswara temple.

The controversy erupted after Karthi, who starred in the blockbuster film “Ponniyin Selvan,” made a lighthearted remark about the laddoo at an event in Hyderabad. The comment, deemed insensitive by some, especially given the cultural significance of the offering, was met with strong disapproval from Pawan Kalyan.

On September 23rd, Karthi was shown a meme about the laddoo and responded by saying, “We should not talk about laddu now, it’s a sensitive topic.” Pawan Kalyan, currently undergoing a purification ritual, addressed the media the next day, expressing his disappointment with Karthi’s statement. He warned the film industry to either support the temple’s traditions or refrain from making comments about them.

“Don’t you ever dare to say that,” Pawan Kalyan stated strongly.

In response to the escalating situation, Karthi took to Twitter, issuing an apology to Pawan Kalyan. “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,” he wrote.

The apology came amidst a larger controversy surrounding the preparation of the Tirupati laddoos. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu previously alleged that the Jagan Mohan Reddy administration had allowed the use of substandard ingredients, including fish oil and beef tallow, in the ghee used for making the laddu prasadams. Subsequent lab tests confirmed the presence of these ingredients, leading to the termination of contracts with the suppliers.

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