Prakash Raj Served Legal Notice Over Ramayana Remarks
Defamation Suit Against Prakash Raj
Veteran actor Prakash Raj has been served a legal notice demanding an unconditional apology over his recent controversial remarks on the Ramayana. The notice warns of a Rs 100 crore defamation suit if he fails to comply within seven days. The comments, reportedly made during a public event and at the Kerala Literature Festival, have triggered strong reactions with allegations that he intentionally hurt religious sentiments and distorted the epic’s narrative.
The legal notice asks Prakash Raj to issue an unconditional apology through prominent newspapers and social media platforms and refrain from making similar statements in the future. The notice was issued by advocate Kothapalli Ajay Kumar on behalf of G Bhanu Prakash Reddy, a member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams TTD Trust Board.
As per the complaint, the actor’s statements suggested that Lord Rama and Lord Lakshmana came from North India and attacked the South, specifically Sri Lanka. The complainant argues that this is a misrepresentation of the Ramayana and offensive to Hindu beliefs. Bhanu Prakash Reddy has further alleged that such remarks could incite regional divisions and fuel the Aryan-Dravidian narrative.
Legal proceedings have been initiated under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS, specifically Sections 299, 196, and 356. The notice emphasised that public figures must exercise responsibility while speaking on culturally sensitive subjects. The complainant has warned that failure to comply within the stipulated seven-day period will lead to a defamation suit seeking Rs 100 crore in damages, along with civil and criminal action. The demand includes a public apology and a commitment to avoid similar comments going forward.
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