Actor Prakash Raj has addressed the criticism surrounding his casting in big-ticket films, including SS Rajamouli’s upcoming Varanasi. Amid questions raised about his inclusion in the Mahesh Babu-starrer, the actor also spoke about being banned multiple times in Tollywood. He maintained that his work should speak for itself, regardless of the criticism he faces.

Prakash Raj on his casting being questioned

On the Point Blank talk show on NTV, Prakash Raj opened up about how his casting has been questioned in some big films that went on to become hits. He said, “When I starred in KGF, they had a problem with me acting in it. It made so much money; what do you do now? You said, let’s ban Prakash Raj, and yet Drishyam 3 collected more. Who can stop movies? At most, they can stop films I produce. I am primarily an actor. I am in Varanasi now. On X, they are questioning Rajamouli for casting me in the film. Who will be able to ban it?”