Actor and Deputy Chief Minsiter of Andhra Pradesh Pawan Kalyan has asked the film industry to avoid making jokes on Tirupati laddu

The Tirupati laddu controversy has escalated, drawing in notable figures from both the film industry and politics. Actor Karthi's remark on this sensitive issue has sparked a strong reaction from Pawan Kalyan, prompting the Paruthiveeran actor to apologise to the Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister.

There was a fierce battle going on between two superstars of the South film industry over the Tirupati Laddu controversy. A verbal war is being seen between Pawan Kalyan and Prakash Raj.

On Monday, the controversy emerged after actor Karthi, while attending a film event in Hyderabad, made a light-hearted comment on the laddu which did not sit well with Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan.

Pawan Kalyan has called the adulteration in Tirupati laddoos an attack on Sanatana Dharma. He questioned Prakash Raj over the remark criticising his statement.

Tamil actor Suriya thanked Pawan Kalyan after he addressed Karthi's apology over the laddu controversy. Karthi's comments sparked mixed reactions in the industry.