Pawan Kalyan Takes Indirect Dig At Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2, Questions Portrayal Of Smugglers As Heroes

Pawan Kalyan is one of Telugu film industry veteran actors, who has given numerous blockbuster hits to the industry. However, now he is not happy with the kind of roles actors are given in South Cinema. Kalyan, a Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, in a recent press conference, shared he struggles to understand the current cinema where heroes are now reflected as smugglers.

Hero was someone who safeguards forests: Pawan Kalyan

In a recent press conference, Pawan Kalyan expressed his views on the current portrayal of heroes in South Cinema. He said, "Around 40 years ago, a hero was someone who safeguards the forest. And now, the hero is someone who cuts away at the forest and is a smuggler.” The actor further questioned, "Are we sending the right message?”

The former actor termed it as a cultural shift and shared that he wishes to change it all, "What I couldn’t do in reel life, I wish to do in real life through politics.”

Did Pawan Kalyan take an indirect dig at Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2?

Soon after his video went viral, netizens speculated that Kalyan took an indirect dig at Allu Arjun as he portrayed the role of a red Sanders smuggler in the Pushpa franchise. A user wrote, "Did Deputy CM @PawanKalyan take a subtle dig at @alluarjun starter Pushpa movie?” Another addressed a recent alleged rift between the Konidela family and Allu Arjun, “Mega rift with Allu Arjun seems real. Totally agree with Pawan Kalyan here and was shocked when national award smuggler/ murderer character of Pushpa.”

Reason for the rift with Allu Arjun

This year’s election in Andhra Pradesh was important for Pawan Kalyan’s family. His brothers Chiranjeevi, and Naga Babu and the whole family supported his candidacy. However, Allu Arjun chose to support the YSRC candidate which drew flak from everyone. Later, Allu Arjun clarified regarding this matter. He stated in May, which read, “Firstly I want to clarify that I’m not affiliated with any political party. I remain neutral and support my people, regardless of their political affiliations. This includes my uncle Pawan Kalyan, whom I’ll always stand by, along with my friend Ravi and my father-in-law, Mr Reddy. I made a promise to my friend, Mr. Ravi to support him, but I couldn’t fulfil it last time. To Keep my word, this time I went to Nandyal to support him."