Megastar Chiranjeevi recently attended the pre-release event of ‘Brahma Anandam‘ as the chief guest. The film, directed by RVS Nikhil, stars Brahmanandam and his son Raja Gautham in lead roles and is set to release on February 14, 2025. Alongside Chiranjeevi, directors Nag Ashwin and Anil Ravipudi were also present at the event.
During his speech, Chiranjeevi praised Brahmanandam but made an inappropriate remark while joking about memes featuring the comedy legend. Referring to Brahmanandam’s iconic expressions, Chiranjeevi unintentionally used a foul word that shocked everyone on stage.
Brahmanandam, who was standing behind him, was visibly surprised and covered his mouth in reaction. Even Raja Gautham and Nag Ashwin were caught off guard. The clip of this moment quickly spread online, leading to widespread criticism and trolling.
Chiranjeevi Faces Backlash for His Comments
Chiranjeevi, known for his lengthy speeches at film events, has been receiving increasing criticism for his statements. Many feel that his speeches often drag on unnecessarily and lack freshness. However, this time, his words sparked a major controversy.
Apart from the foul word incident, Chiranjeevi made another remark that did not sit well with the audience. He mentioned that he had been asking his son Ram Charan for a grandson to continue their family legacy. He jokingly added that his house is filled with women and sometimes feels like a women’s hostel.
This statement triggered criticism, as many felt it reflected gender bias. In today’s progressive society, where gender equality is widely encouraged, such remarks from a celebrity of Chiranjeevi’s stature were seen as outdated and insensitive.
Viral Clip of His Grandfather’s Story
Another controversial moment from the event was when anchor Suma asked Chiranjeevi to say a few words about his grandfather. Instead of keeping it brief, he shared a lengthy anecdote, revealing that his grandfather was a rasikudu (womanizer) with multiple wives and affairs. He even joked that his grandfather might have had many more secret relationships.
Though he said this in a light-hearted manner, the video clip went viral, and many found his comments inappropriate. Some pointed out that if Nandamuri Balakrishna had made such statements, he would have faced harsh criticism. Now, Balakrishna’s fans are questioning why Chiranjeevi isn’t being held to the same standard.
Divided Reactions on Social Media
While many netizens criticized Chiranjeevi for his remarks, some defended him, saying it was just a slip of the tongue and part of a casual conversation. However, the controversy refuses to die down, with trolls actively circulating clips of his speech and questioning his choice of words at a public event.
Chiranjeevi, who is often seen as a role model, is now facing unexpected backlash. Whether he will respond to this controversy remains to be seen.
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