Parasakthi Faces Backlash Over 'Golty' Word, Telugu Community Demands Apology

• Sudha Kongara's film Parasakthi sparks controversy over the alleged use of the derogatory term "golty" in its censor list.
• The word "golty" is considered offensive by many Telugu speakers, historically used by some Tamils to refer to them, often with negative connotations.
• Social media platforms like X and Reddit saw widespread outrage, with users calling for boycotts and demanding an unconditional apology from the filmmakers.
• Despite some attempts to contextualize the word as 'friendly banter' or noting the director's Telugu background, the backlash intensified.
• The film, set in 1960s Madras, explores resistance to Hindi imposition, starring Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela, and Atharvaa.

Why It Matters: Parasakthi faces severe criticism and boycott calls from the Telugu community over the offensive term 'golty'.