📌 Key Points
- Prabhakar’s Apology Ignites New Fury!
- Son’s ‘Okay, Dad’ Vs. Next-Day Threats: What Changed?
- Planned Promotion? Apology Fuels Stunt Suspicions!
- “Small Mistake” Claim Enrages Netizens, Upbringing Questioned!
Actor Prabhakar’s much-anticipated apology for his son Chandrahass’s controversial song, performed at the ‘Barabar Premistha‘ pre-release event, has ironically sparked a fresh wave of netizen outrage. After his son’s initial defiant response, Prabhakar finally admitted the mistake. But instead of dousing the controversy, his delayed remorse seems to have fueled new online fury.
Son’s Song Sparks Public Fury
Actor Prabhakar has responded to the controversy surrounding the song his son, Chandrahass, sang at the pre-release event of the movie ‘Barabar Premistha’. It is well-known that the song quickly became controversial, leading to cases being filed against Chandrahass. When initially questioned about the matter, Chandrahass himself released a video the very next day, issuing warnings, which only escalated the uproar. While such a significant controversy was ongoing, Chandrahass’s father, actor Prabhakar (also known as ETV Prabhakar), who many felt should have responded immediately, recently released a video admitting his son’s mistake and offering an apology. He also apologized to the guests who attended the event that day, including JD Chakravarthy, Aadi Saikumar, and Jayanth C Paranjee.
So far, so good; however, netizens are expressing even greater anger over Prabhakar’s explanation. They are particularly enraged by the way he spoke about his upbringing and the words he reportedly told his son after the song concluded. ETV Prabhakar is widely admired for his disciplined rise in the small screen industry, and many feel a successor from such a person should exhibit similar discipline. Instead, Chandrahass’s behavior is perceived by some as an attempt to gain stardom through negative publicity from his very first film. Critics also note that if Chandrahass had realized the gravity of his actions earlier, the matter might not have escalated to this extent.
A key point of contention is Prabhakar’s claim in his apology video that he intervened halfway through the song, telling his son, “Son, not like that, you shouldn’t sing like that in public.” He states Chandrahass replied, “Okay, Dad.” This explanation has led netizens to question the consistency of events: if Chandrahass agreed, then what about the threats he issued in his own video released the very next day? The person who supposedly said “Okay, Dad” showed no change even 24 hours later. Furthermore, the controversy extends to the vulgar words within the song. Prabhakar explains in his video that when one intends to act responsibly towards society and believes many would be negatively influenced, there’s no need to replay such content. Yet, critics argue there was no need to sing a song completely unrelated to the film publicly on stage in the first place.
Father’s Apology Backfires
The delay in offering an explanation—four days after the incident—has led many to believe this entire situation was a meticulously planned movie promotion. Netizens are reacting strongly, suggesting that this apology has merely paved the way for a brand new controversy. Many feel that if a genuine apology was intended, it should have come from those truly responsible, directly stating it wouldn’t be repeated. They contend that if the video’s sole purpose was an apology, a simpler statement would have sufficed.
In his latest response, Prabhakar expressed distress, stating it is inappropriate to make personal attacks targeting his family members. He requested that his upbringing not be belittled due to what he terms “a small mistake” by his son. Despite Prabhakar’s apology, netizens remain largely unsatisfied with his explanation. This matter has currently become a hot topic, and it remains to be seen what further turns this controversy will take in the future.
Looking Ahead
Prabhakar’s plea for his family’s honour, terming his son’s act a ‘small mistake,’ clearly fuels public outrage. This controversy is no mere song; it’s a stark challenge to accountability for public figures. As online scrutiny intensifies, the ultimate impact on their reputation remains uncertain.
