Priyanka faces trolls for praising Pawan Kalyan.The pre-release event of Nani's "Saripodhaa Sanivaaram" in Hyderabad was a grand affair, with fans and industry figures alike celebrating the upcoming release. However, one moment from the event has sparked controversy, with actress Priyanka Arul Mohan's comment on S.J. Suryah's potential directorial comeback becoming the talk of the town.
During her speech, Priyanka playfully asked Suryah when he would return to directing, suggesting he consider making a sequel to Pawan Kalyan's "Kushi." The comment was met with thunderous applause from the Telugu audience, but it has ignited a firestorm of debate online, particularly among fans in Tamil Nadu.
Many Tamil fans are expressing their displeasure, criticizing Priyanka for overlooking the Vijay-starrer "Kushi," which was also directed by S.J. Suryah, and is widely considered a classic in Tamil cinema.
One comment on social media read, "How cheap Priyanka Mohan is being here! Everyone knows that Thalapathy Vijay’s Kushi is far ahead of Pawan Kalyan Kushi, but this cheap Priyanka for chance’s sake in the Telugu industry & her survival hyping the remake version."
The controversy has undeniably created a buzz on social media, reigniting a long-standing debate among fans of Pawan Kalyan and Vijay about which "Kushi" holds the title of the better film. While the intention behind Priyanka's comment was likely lighthearted, it has inadvertently reopened old wounds and fueled a passionate discussion about the two popular films.
It remains to be seen how this controversy will impact the film's release, but it has certainly added an unexpected layer of excitement to the "Saripodhaa Sanivaaram" campaign.