Nagarjuna Akkineni's claim of being the 'Real Hero' of 'Kuberaa' sparks outrage among Dhanush fans
A comment made by actor Nagarjuna after the release of the film 'Kuberaa' has caused a huge uproar among
Dhanush
fans. The film, directed by Shekhar Kamulla and starring Dhanush, Nagarjuna,
Rashmika Mandanna
, and others, was released in Tamil and Telugu.
Despite receiving mixed reviews from Tamil audiences, the film has been welcomed and celebrated by Telugu audiences. 'Kuberaa' is performing well at the box office, and the film officially grossed over Rs 30 crore on the opening day.
Nagarjuna Akkineni
declares himself as the main protagonist
In celebration of the film's Telugu success, producer Sunil, director Shekhar Kamulla, and actor Nagarjuna met with the press. Speaking at the event, Nagarjuna said, 'I feel like the hero in this film because my character moves around the story.'
These words went viral on social media, creating a strong backlash among Dhanush fans.
Dhanush fans hit back defending their actor
Dhanush fans started criticizing Nagarjuna's speech harshly. "Anyone could have played Nagarjuna's character, but no one else could have played the character played by Dhanush," they shared on social media. Many people emphasized that Dhanush is the main character of the film, recalling his uniqueness and acting skills. Nagarjuna, who had said before the film's release, "This is
Sekhar Kammula
's film," now says that fans don't like him saying "I'm the hero" after the film's success. Dhanush's fans are criticizing him harshly. This debate has become a heated topic surrounding the film 'Kuberaa' and fans are getting into arguments on social media.
Even though Dhanush and Nagarjuna share a mutual respect for each other, the former's fans mocking the senior actor turned the situation worse for 'Kuberaa' on social media.
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