Sai Pallavi Faces Backlash Again After Pahalgam Terror Attack

A devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam shocked the nation and pulled popular actress Sai Pallavi back into a long-forgotten controversy. On April 22, 2025, terrorists launched a brutal assault at the scenic Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, killing at least 28 innocent tourists and injuring over 20 others.

As grief and anger gripped India, netizens brought back a clipped video from Sai Pallavi’s 2022 interview, sparking a fierce debate on social media.

Old Interview Resurfaces After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Soon after the attack, users on social media began circulating a portion of an old interview where Sai Pallavi spoke about her anti-violence beliefs. She gave the interview in January 2022 during the promotion of a Telugu film. She discussed her role as a Naxalite character and voiced her strong rejection of violence.

She said, “People in Pakistan see our army as terrorists. We see theirs the same way. Perspectives differ.” She meant to show how people interpret conflict differently depending on where they come from.

However, many people misunderstood her words. In October 2024, the situation worsened when a cropped version of the video went viral. Many netizens wrongly accused her of calling the Indian Army terrorists.

Netizens Renew Outrage Despite Her Clarification

After the Pahalgam attack, angry users flooded Sai Pallavi’s social media with criticism. They started trending hashtags like #BoycottSaiPallavi and questioned her patriotism. When she posted her condolences for the victims, many people accused her of lying just to protect her image.

Critics also targeted her upcoming role as Sita in the Ramayana film. They argued that someone with so-called “anti-national” views shouldn’t play such a sacred character. But her supporters quickly responded. They shared the full interview and explained that her message promoted peace and rejected violence, not patriotism or nationalism.

A Misunderstood Statement Sparks a Wave of Hate

Many observers believe the renewed hate campaign looks more like a coordinated attack than real outrage. Her fans pointed out that Amaran, her latest film, honors a real-life Indian Army officer—clear proof of her respect for the military. They believe some people deliberately twisted her two-year-old statement to damage her image now that her Bollywood career is growing fast.

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