Allu Arjun deletes Independence Day post with flag missing Ashoka Chakra

Allu Arjun faced backlash on Independence Day after sharing a social media post featuring an Indian national flag without the Ashoka Chakra. The graphic showed the Tricolour flying above the Red Fort with the words "HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY," but the flag lacked the central wheel. Cinema Express reports that while an Ashoka Chakra was visible in the background artwork, it was absent from the flag itself.

Several users criticised the actor for the inaccurate depiction. Greatandhra.com notes that many called the mistake shameful and demanded an apology. One reaction quoted by Cinema Express said: "He should apologise to the entire India, just deleting the post will not work." The post has since been deleted, but screenshots continue to circulate. Allu Arjun has not yet commented publicly.