Tamil actor Radhakrishnan Parthiban has apologized for mentioning caste during a speech at the pre-release event of Pawan Kalyan's film 'Ustad Bhagat Singh'. Parthiban, who plays the villain in the film, said he didn't mean to offend anyone and regretted his words, which were meant to be a joke.
The incident sparked controversy on social media, with netizens criticizing Parthiban for mentioning caste on stage. In his apology post on X (Twitter), Parthiban explained that he accidentally mentioned his caste and doesn't promote the caste system. He recalled showing elements opposing caste discrimination in his films and promised to be more careful in the future.
Parthiban's comments were made during a speech at the film's pre-release event in Hyderabad, where he introduced himself as a "Naidu boy". He clarified that his words were unintentional and apologized if anyone's feelings were hurt. This isn't Parthiban's first controversy; he previously apologized for comments on actress Trisha.
'Ustad Bhagat Singh', directed by Harish Shankar, releases in theaters Today on March 19 as an Ugadi gift. Parthiban's role as the villain is generating buzz, amidst the controversy.