Bunny Vas, Priyadarshi Face Backlash Over Telangana Remarks
Social media users questioned the generalisation, pointing out that customs and traditions vary across households and communities.
The upcoming film Idupu Kayitham has sparked debate over its Telangana connection ever since its title was announced. With discussions surrounding the film increasingly touching on the Telangana-Andhra divide, remarks made during promotional events have now triggered controversy.
Producer Bunny Vas drew criticism from several Telangana viewers after saying that he had not expected to see so much greenery and so many paddy fields in the region until he visited a remote village for the film’s shoot. While he may have intended to express surprise at the landscape, his comments were perceived by some as an uninformed generalisation about Telangana.
Lead actor Priyadarshi also faced criticism for his remarks at the same event. Referring to a scene in the film’s promotional material, he spoke about serving liquor at wedding feasts and other gatherings in a manner that appeared to suggest it was a widespread practice across Telangana.
Social media users questioned the generalisation, pointing out that customs and traditions vary across households and communities. His comments drew criticism for seemingly portraying a particular practice as representative of the entire region.
Interestingly, both remarks came from the same promotional event, adding to the controversy surrounding a film that has already attracted attention for its Telangana connection. What might have been intended as casual observations has instead sparked an avoidable debate, highlighting the need for greater sensitivity when discussing a region’s culture, people and traditions.
