Rajendra Prasad's 'MGR' joke backfires; Tamil actors' body reacts
Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad landed in hot water after making a controversial joke about Tamil cinema legend MGR at an awards event in Hyderabad.
He said, "The greatest hero of Tamils—MGR—pissed his pants looking at Kanta Rao," which many saw as disrespectful to Tamil culture.
SIAA calls out Prasad
The South Indian Film Artistes's Association (SIAA) didn't hold back: General Secretary Vishal called the remarks "shocking and repelling," and President Nassar said every Tamilian would feel hurt by them.
They emphasized that praising one star shouldn't mean putting down another.
Prasad issues apology
After the backlash, Prasad released a video apologizing. He explained he meant no disrespect and actually considers MGR "the God of Tamil cinema."
Admitting his words were out of line, he added, "I sincerely apologize for my words, and I assure you that I will not repeat this again."