# Sasikumar resolves Vadhandhi 2 row over Jallikattu star’s name

2026-08-07T14:28:14+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Actor Sasikumar has personally resolved the controversy over using Jallikattu champion Modakathan Mani's name for a character in the Amazon Prime Video series 'Vadhandhi 2'. Mani had objected after learning his name was used, reaching out through filmmaker Pandiarajan. Sasikumar clarified the drama is fictional and the name was chosen because it sounded good, with no disrespect intended to Mani or the sport. Mani accepted the explanation and thanked Sasikumar, according to Times of India. The series, created by Andrew Louis, stars Sasikumar, Anagha, Aparna Das and others.

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