Telangana ministers have issued a warning that Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming film releases will be blocked unless he apologises for his controversial remarks. The Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister had recently blamed the "evil eye" for "dying" coconut trees in the development of the Konaseema region
Pawan Kalyan
Pawan Kalyan had two big releases this year- They Call Him OG and Hari Hara Veera Mallu. The actor is also a successful polititian who oftn grabs attention for his strong statements. This time, he found himself in hot water after his remark against the Telangana government stirred political ripples. They have now vowed to halt the release of his films in Telangana.
Telangana Minister to stop release of Pawan Kalyan films
Telangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Tuesday warned that Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's movies will not be allowed to be released in theatres in Telangana if he fails to apologise over his "insulting" remarks about Telangana. He told media persons that screening of Pawan Kalyan's films will be permitted only after he tenders an unconditional apology for his remarks.
"If Pawan Kalyan apologises, his movies will be screened at least for a couple of days, but if he fails to apologise, his films will not release anywhere in Telangana. I am saying this as the minister for cinematography," said Venkat Reddy, who also holds the portfolio of roads and buildings.
The minister clarified that the issue is not related to megastar Chiranjeevi, who is elder brother of Pawan Kalyan. "Chiranjeevi is a sober man. He always stays away from controversies," he said.
About Pawan Kalyan’s remark
The Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister had recently blamed the "evil eye" for "dying" coconut trees in the development of the Konaseema region, known for lush green fields. He said leaders from Telangana once praised the region’s lush green coconut belt and even suggested that its prosperity had become a factor during the bifurcation debate. He was apparently referring to the bifurcation of the state.
His remarks have evoked a strong reaction from leaders in Telangana. Animal Husbandry Minister Vakati Srihari said that Pawan Kalyan was unable to digest the tremendous development of Telangana. He remarked that the Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM "lacks" maturity.
Srihari alleged that the Jana Sena leader was making such statements for political mileage and demanded that he immediately take back his words. Congress MLA from Jadcherla J. Anirudh Reddy demanded that Pawan Kalyan tender an unconditional apology. "If Telangana has cast an evil eye on Godavari and Konaseema, why is Pawan Kalyan staying in Hyderabad?" he asked.
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