Rajendra Prasad Apologizes for MGR Remarks, Hails Him as 'God of Tamil Cinema'
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Telugu Actor Rajendra Prasad Apologizes for MGR Remarks, Calls Him 'God of Tamil Cinema'
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News18•13-03-2026, 19:52
Telugu Actor Rajendra Prasad Apologizes for MGR Remarks, Calls Him 'God of Tamil Cinema'
•Veteran Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad issued a heartfelt apology for inadvertent derogatory remarks made about former Tamil Nadu CM M G Ramachandran (MGR).
•He expressed high regard for MGR, calling him the 'God of Tamil Cinema', and stated the comment "slipped out" during a speech.
•The actor recalled MGR's visits to the Madras Film Institute when he was Chief Minister, emphasizing his respect.
•Rajendra Prasad's apology, delivered in Tamil, followed appeals from Tamil stars like South Indian Artists’ Association President Nasser and actor Vishal.
•The controversial comment was made in Hyderabad while praising veteran Telugu actor Kanta Rao.