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.