Game Changer is the latest film featuring Ram Charan, which premiered on January 10, 2025. It garnered a favourable word-of-mouth reception. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film achieved an impressive opening, grossing ₹186 crore, as reported by the producers, including Dil Raju.

Dil Raju apologizes for his speech regarding Telangana culture

Recently, Dil Raju has found himself at the centre of a controversy. For context, he is the producer of the film Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, which is set to be released on January 14, 2025. The pre-release event for this film took place in Nizamabad, Dil Raju's hometown, and was met with considerable success. However, remarks he made during his speech at the event have ignited a debate.

In his address, Dil Raju commented on the culture of Telangana, noting that the essence of enjoying mutton and local toddy was absent, and he vowed to embrace this cultural aspect once the film achieved significant success. Unfortunately, these statements were not well received by many individuals. Various leaders and social media users have criticized him for seemingly downplaying Telangana culture and addressing it condescendingly.

The situation has now evolved into a political matter, resulting in considerable criticism directed at Dil Raju. With the release of his film imminent, tensions have escalated. In response to the controversy, Dil Raju has publicly addressed the issue and extended an apology to the residents of Telangana. He emphasized that his comments were intended as humour and that they had been exaggerated beyond their original context.

Dil Raju responds to Sankranthiki Vashtunnam event speech controversy

I hail from the region of Nizamabad and take great pride in my cultural heritage. It is inconceivable for me to diminish the value of my homeland. I extend my heartfelt apologies to anyone who may feel offended by my remarks. However, I kindly ask that individuals refrain from involving me in political matters, as stated in his declaration.

Dil Raju has recently garnered attention for several reasons. He has been appointed as the president of the Telangana Film Chamber by the Congress government and has been instrumental in addressing the Allu Arjun stampede incident that occurred during a recent event.

With the mixed reception of Game Changer and the imminent release of Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, Dil Raju is facing significant pressure. In light of the escalating controversy, he has opted to take a cautious approach by extending apologies to those who were offended by his remarks. Further updates will follow.

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