📌 Key Points
- Rajsekhar Aningi, Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa’ co-star, defends him against claims of having 42 rules.
- Aningi praises Arjun’s respect for all on set, recounting instances of his humility.
- Arjun’s team issued a statement refuting the claims and initiated legal action.
- The podcast video making the allegations has been deleted following backlash and claims of harassment.
Allu Arjun faces scrutiny over a purported list of 42 rules. However, ‘Pushpa’ co-star Rajsekhar Aningi has stepped forward to defend the actor’s character, emphasizing his respect and humility on set. The controversy ignited a legal response from Arjun’s team.
Pushpa Co-star Defends Allu Arjun
Allu Arjun and his alleged list of 42 rules have been all anybody can talk about for the last two days, but his Pushpa 2 co-star has a different story to tell.
Rajsekhar Aningi’s Statement on Arjun’s Character
In the video, he says, “I condemn talking like this without proof about a National Award winner due to an identity crisis. I worked with him on Pushpa 1 and 2 closely for 4 years. It is not at all the right thing to speak like this about that person. I will give you a small example. During break times, production boys pass around snacks in basins. Artists like me have assistants, spot boys, who bring the snacks to us separately. But he’s the kind to not think twice about eating from the basin with the spot boys.”
Rajsekhar also said he’s sceptical about the statement, adding, “So, it’s hard to believe a person like that will keep others away and have a list of 42 dos and don’ts, like you can’t meet his eye or give a handshake. Do not make baseless comments to make a name for yourself. He’s the kind to wish every artist and technician as soon as he comes on set. If he misses wishes someone, he says, sorry, I couldn’t wish you. He has that dignity and grace. More than a hero, he’s a down-to-earth artist.”
Legal Action and Podcast Deletion
After immense backlash over the clip going viral, Arjun’s team released a statement calling the claims baseless and stating that they had initiated legal action against the strategist. T he podcast video has since been deleted from YouTube and Instagram, with the podcaster alleging ‘harassment’ from Arjun’s team to do so.
The controversy surrounding Allu Arjun’s alleged demands seems to be dissipating. With strong support from colleagues and legal action underway, the narrative is shifting away from the initial accusations. The truth, it seems, lies in the eye of the beholder.
