Veteran Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad has issued a heartfelt apology for a comment he made about former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M G Ramachandran, emphasizing that it was unintentional. In a viral video, he expressed regret in Tamil, clarifying that his remarks were made in a light-hearted manner during an event where he received an award named after actor Kanta Rao. Prasad acknowledged his deep respect for MGR and sought forgiveness if his words had caused offense.
Rajendra Prasad, recalling his time at the Madras Film Institute when MGR was Chief Minister, highlighted the latter’s supportive visits to observe the students’ acting training. He humbly admitted his lack of authority to speak about MGR and pledged never to make such comments again. Following calls from Tamil stars like Nasser and Vishal, Prasad apologized for his remarks that inadvertently belittled MGR during a speech in Hyderabad.
The incident unfolded when Rajendra Prasad, praising Telugu actor Kanta Rao at an event, unintentionally made a statement that appeared to disparage the iconic Tamil actor and former Chief Minister MGR. His apology comes amidst growing pressure from the Tamil film industry for his controversial comment, urging reconciliation and closure on the matter.
