📌 Key Points
- Prakash Raj ERUPTS: Kangana’s Rahman attack “foolish promotion”!
- Kangana branded Rahman “hateful” for ‘Emergency’ film refusal!
- Prakash Raj MOCKS ‘Emergency’ as Kangana’s “promotion stunt”!
- South vs Bollywood: Raj-Kangana war over Rahman INTENSIFIES!
Actor Prakash Raj has sparked a fresh uproar, directly challenging Bollywood’s Kangana Ranaut. Fiercely defending music maestro A.R. Rahman, Raj lambasted Kangana’s recent comments and her upcoming film ‘Emergency’, branding it a cynical ‘promotion stunt’. This sharp verbal volley from the outspoken star is already a major talking point across South India.
Raj Defends Rahman, Mocks ‘Emergency’ Film
Tollywood actor Prakash Raj has sparked an uproar with sensational remarks countering Bollywood firebrand Kangana Ranaut, particularly concerning her comments about A.R. Rahman. Supporting the music director, Raj sharply criticized Kangana’s stance, mocking her film ‘Emergency’ as a promotion stunt and defending Rahman against accusations that religious reasons prevented him from getting work in Bollywood.
Prakash Raj, known for his performances in both South and Bollywood films, recently addressed the ‘Turning Protest into a Crime! Who will be jailed for speaking up?’ topic at the Kerala Literature Festival. Citing music director A.R. Rahman’s controversy as an example, he described Kangana Ranaut’s criticism of Rahman as ‘foolish’ behavior. At the event, Prakash Raj, referring to the Rahman controversy, stated, “What is happening to A.R. Rahman? What discussion is going on among people? ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam.’ ‘Jai Ho.’ You were happy when he won two Oscars. He is not just… he is not begging for work, he is much above that, this is the truth.” Prakash Raj subsequently dismissed Kangana’s criticism—which centered on Rahman not working on her film ‘Emergency’—as a mere ‘promotion.’ He emphasized the escalating conflict: “Look at the kind of words being exchanged. Look at the kind of conflict happening. An actress, also a director, is calling Rahman a traitor because he didn’t work on her film. Kangana is calling her propaganda film ‘Emergency’ a classic because Rahman refused to work with her. See what’s happening around you,” he remarked.
Kangana Accuses Rahman: ‘Propaganda Film’ Row
This strong reaction from Prakash Raj came after Kangana’s earlier accusations against Rahman. The dispute reportedly intensified when Rahman faced criticism in an interview for calling ‘Chhava’ a ‘divisive’ film, prompting Kangana to claim religious reasons were hindering his career in Bollywood. She wrote on Instagram, “Dear @arrahman ji, I faced discrimination in the industry for supporting the saffron party, but I haven’t seen a more biased and hateful person than you.” Kangana further alleged that Rahman refused to compose music for her Indira Gandhi-based film ‘Emergency’. She stated, “I wanted to narrate my film’s story. But you refused to even meet me. You told me you didn’t want to be part of a propaganda film. All critics called ‘Emergency’ a great film. Even opposition leaders said it wasn’t biased. But you are blinded by hatred. I pity you #Emergency.”
Following this controversy, Rahman later expressed his love for India and music in a video, asserting he had no intention of hurting anyone. In a recent interview, the Oscar-winning music director reiterated his desire to move on from the matter. The escalating war of words between Prakash Raj and Kangana has become a hot topic in Tollywood, and the controversy is expected to intensify further.
Looking Ahead
Despite Rahman’s desire to move on, the ideological clash between Prakash Raj and Kangana remains a Tollywood hot topic. As this war of words promises further intensification, it raises questions about the intersection of art and politics. Audiences are certainly anticipating the next twist in this high-profile saga.
