Tirupati Laddoo Row: Actors Prakash Raj, Manchu Vishnu Engage In War of Words

There was a controversy in the Telugu film industry regarding the use of adulterated ghee in making laddu prasadam at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) shrine. Actors Prakash Raj and Manchu Vishnu got into a war of words on social media over this issue. Prakash Raj called on Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan to investigate and take action, while Vishnu defended the sanctity of the Tirumala laddu as a symbol of faith for Hindus. This issue has caused tensions in the industry, with the actors previously having a bitter verbal war during the MAA elections in 2021. The TTD has confirmed the presence of sub-standard ghee and lard in their samples, echoing claims made by Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has promised a thorough investigation and strict action against those responsible.