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Varun Tej defends NTR imitation in ‘Korean Kanagaraju’ after fan backlash
Varun Tej defends NTR imitation in ‘Korean Kanagaraju’ after fan backlash
Actor Varun Tej has defended scenes in his film 'Korean Kanagaraju' after NTR fans objected to comedian Satya imitating the late actor and former chief minister. A video showing Satya's imitation, including…
The Story in Brief
Actor Varun Tej has defended scenes in his film 'Korean Kanagaraju' after NTR fans objected to comedian Satya imitating the late actor and former chief minister. A video showing Satya's imitation, including a line about "amateurish strokes", sparked backlash on social media. T. Prasanna Kumar of the Telugu Film Producers Council said fans felt hurt by the portrayal. Varun insisted the scenes were shot last November with no intention to disrespect. He cited his own imitation of Pawan Kalyan in 'F3' as a precedent for such comedy.
The Indian Opinion
Tempers flare over a few seconds of screen time. Fans rush to defend a legend's dignity. Filmmakers insist it was harmless imitation, not insult. Both sides have a point. But has the Telugu film industry become too quick to take offence? Comedy thrives on mimicry, ask any impressionist. The real test is whether audiences can laugh without losing respect.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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