Actor and filmmaker Raghava Lawrence has addressed the controversy surrounding a recent social media post that sparked outrage online, with some users accusing him of comparing people to stray dogs. The backlash grew rapidly, prompting the actor to issue a clarification and defend his intentions.

Raghava Lawrence breaks silence on the comment

Responding to the criticism, Lawrence said his remarks had been taken out of context and insisted that he never intended to insult or compare human beings with animals. “I am not a heartless person,” he wrote, adding that he was saddened by the way his message had been interpreted.