The incident involving Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna at the pre-release event of the movie ‘Gangs of Godavari’ has indeed stirred significant controversy. During the event, a video captured Balakrishna pushing away actress Anjali on stage after she seemingly couldn’t hear him. This act has not sat well with many netizens, who are criticizing Balakrishna for what they perceive as disrespectful behavior.
Anjali, known for her roles in films such as ‘Angaadi Theru’, ‘Engaeyum Eppothum’, ‘Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu’, and ‘Geethanjali’, appeared to take the incident in stride, laughing it off. However, her co-star Neha Shetty’s shocked reaction was noticeable. Despite Anjali’s composed response, social media users have been vocal in their disapproval of Balakrishna’s actions. Many are calling out the actor for his behavior, with some comments highlighting how his actions reflect poorly on his respect towards women.
Amidst this backlash, Balakrishna also made headlines for his comments about his son, Mokshagna, during the same event. He mentioned that he does not want Mokshagna to follow in his exact footsteps, despite potential disappointment from fans. Balakrishna expressed his support for his son’s independent career path in the film industry.
Balakrishna, who is currently enjoying success with films like ‘Akhanda’ and ‘Veerasimha Reddy’, has plans to collaborate again with director Boyapati Srinu for ‘Akhanda 2’. However, the incident at the event and the subsequent social media uproar highlight the complexities and scrutiny public figures often face regarding their behavior and public interactions.
Appalling behaviour by Balakrishna and an understandable reaction by the junior artist who laughed it off, but the most horrifying part of this video is the crowd’s reaction to a blatant act of assault, cheering and hooting in approval.
— Siddharth (@DearthOfSid) May 29, 2024
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