Veteran Tollywood actor Rajendra Prasad recently made critical remarks about Pushpa and its underlying theme. While he did not directly name the film or its lead actor Allu Arjun, his comments were seen as a clear reference to the portrayal of a sandalwood smuggler as a heroic figure. His remarks came as a surprise to fans and industry insiders alike.
This isn’t the first time Pushpa has faced such criticism. Earlier, actor Pawan Kalyan had also expressed discontent over films that glorify forest destruction. He remarked that, in the past, heroes used to protect forests, but now they seem to be destroying them. Many speculated that his comments were aimed at Pushpa, given its storyline.
Rajendra Prasad, who shares a strong rapport with Allu Arjun, having worked with him on several hit films, has now echoed similar sentiments. His remarks come at a time when Pushpa 2 is riding high on box office success, crossing ₹800 crore worldwide.
It remains to be seen how Allu Arjun and the team of Pushpa 2 will respond to these statements, especially with the film breaking records and receiving critical acclaim from audiences.
