Senior actor Rajendra Prasad has sparked outrage with his recent comments about MGR (MG Ramachandran), the idol of Tamil people and former Chief Minister. Speaking at the 'Kalaprapoorna Kantha Rao National Award-2025' ceremony in Hyderabad, Rajendra Prasad's remarks have been deemed highly offensive and sparked protests, especially in Tamil Nadu.
Rajendra Prasad stated that MGR was scared of Kantha Rao is a great actor, claiming MGR was intimidated by Kantha Rao's folk films. He went a step ahead and started that MGR would wet his pants whenever he see or know about Kantha Rao. These comments have gone viral, with netizens expressing anger and disgust. Critics are furious, saying it's not befitting for a Padma Shri awardee like Rajendra Prasad to disparage legendary actors.
Rajendra Prasad has a history of making controversial comments, having previously targeted co-stars like Brahmanandam and Ali. The film fraternity and public are debating whether a senior actor should use such language on public platforms.
The controversy has sparked a heated debate about respect for legendary actors and the use of language by public figures. Rajendra Prasad's comments have been widely criticized, with many calling for an apology.