Lawrence clarifies stray dog analogy amid Vijay-led TVK controversy
Actor and director Raghava Lawrence landed in hot water after using a stray dog analogy in a media interaction about the Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) administration, which some took as him comparing people to dogs.
He quickly addressed the controversy on social media, saying his words were misunderstood. He just meant people need to adapt to new situations, not that he was insulting anyone.
Lawrence denies dog comparison on X
Lawrence posted on X, "Some are spreading false news that I referred to people as dogs, which is completely untrue and misleading."
He emphasized he's always respected his fans and the public, calling them "equal to my mother."
He urged everyone to check out the full video for context.
Meanwhile, Lawrence is also making headlines for possibly stepping into politics.