'Shame': Pooja Hegde trolled for calling 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' Tamil film
What's the story
Actor Pooja Hegde recently courted controversy when she mistakenly called the Telugu blockbuster Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo a Tamil film.
This blunder has triggered a storm of criticism from fans of Allu Arjun, her co-star in the movie.
The film, which was released in January 2020, is one of the most successful Telugu films and was loved by audiences and at the box office alike.
Controversial remark
Hegde's statement that triggered the controversy
During an interview, Hegde said, "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo is actually a Tamil film, it was not a pan-India film. But, people watched it in Hindi. So, if the work is good, it will reach people."
Arjun's fans stormed social media to express their anger over Hegde's blunder.
One wrote, "What A Shame...You are saying it As a Tamil Film, (sic)."
Another added, "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Tamil movie....When did it become? U don't even remember the language of the movie u worked for?"
Fan defense
'She honestly tried to promote ALVP': Fans defended Hegde
Amid the backlash, a few fans defended Hegde, calling it a simple error.
One fan wrote, "She honestly tried to promote ALVP but missed the industry where it came from. It is a minor mistake and can be rectified if she would clarify."
The film was also remade in Hindi as Shehzada, starring Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon, which was released in February 2023.