# Bunny Vas, Priyadarshi criticised for Telangana remarks

2026-10-24T06:11:22+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Producer Bunny Vas and lead actor Priyadarshi have faced a social media backlash after remarks they made at a promotional event for the upcoming film Idupu Kayitham. Bunny Vas said he had not expected to see so much greenery and so many paddy fields in Telangana until he visited a remote village for the shoot, which many Telangana viewers found offensive. Priyadarshi also drew criticism for comments about serving liquor at wedding feasts, which some saw as an uninformed generalisation about the region. Both m9.news and Deccan Chronicle report that what may have been intended as casual observations sparked controversy, with social media users questioning the assumptions behind the remarks. The film has already drawn attention for its Telangana connection, and the controversy highlights the need for greater sensitivity when discussing the region's culture and people.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both outlets report the same facts, but m9.news frames the story with a sensationalist headline and dramatic language, emphasising controversy and backlash. Deccan Chronicle offers a more measured account, attributing the remarks to casual observations and noting the need for sensitivity. The uniform reporting of the comments and reactions suggests the core facts are not in dispute. Neither source provides any comment from Bunny Vas or Priyadarshi, leaving the question of whether they will respond to the criticism open.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 1 neutral, 1 sensationalist
- m9.news (sensationalist) <https://www.m9.news/movienews/idupu-kayitham-controversy-bunny-vas-priyadarshi/>
  Uses exclamation marks, dramatic phrasing like 'faces heat'
- deccanchronicle.com (neutral report) <https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/bunny-vas-priyadarshi-face-backlash-over-telangana-remarks-1998388>
  Straightforward reporting without emotive language

This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.

Tags: Bunny Vas, Idupu Kayitham, Priyadarshi, Telangana
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