Wed Sep 25 10:54:27 UTC 2024: ## Actor Karthi Apologizes to Pawan Kalyan Over Tirupati Laddu Comment

**HYDERABAD, INDIA** – Actor Karthi issued a public apology to actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday for his recent comment on the Tirupati laddu controversy. Karthi’s apology followed Pawan Kalyan’s stern warning to the film industry to not make light of the sensitive issue.

The controversy arose after Karthi, during a promotional event for his upcoming film “Meiyazhagan”, jokingly remarked, “Let’s not talk about laddus now. It’s a sensitive topic. We don’t need it.” Pawan Kalyan, known for his staunch religious beliefs, took offense and issued a public statement warning the film industry to be respectful of religious sentiments, especially when discussing sacred traditions.

In a heartfelt note on X (formerly Twitter), Pawan Kalyan acknowledged Karthi’s apology and emphasized the importance of treating matters related to religious institutions with utmost care. “Matters concerning our sacred institutions, like Tirupati and its revered laddus, carry deep emotional weight for millions of devotees,” he wrote. “Our responsibility as public figures is to foster unity and respect, especially regarding what we cherish most—our culture and spiritual values.”

Pawan Kalyan, while acknowledging the comment was likely unintentional, stressed the importance of careful consideration before making public statements. “Let’s always strive to uplift these values while continuing to inspire through cinema,” he concluded, expressing admiration for Karthi’s acting talent.

Karthi and Suriya, his brother, both expressed gratitude for Pawan Kalyan’s response and well wishes for their upcoming films. Karthi will soon be seen in “Meiyazhagan” and “Sardar 2,” while Suriya is currently promoting “Meiyazhagan,” which releases in Telugu as “Sathyam Sundaram”.

Pawan Kalyan, meanwhile, is busy filming “Hari Hara Veera Mallu” and will soon begin working on “They Call Him OG” and “Ustaad Bhagat Singh”.

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