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Sai Pallavi has been one of the most loved non-Telugu heroines among Telugu audiences over the past decade. Since her breakthrough in Fidaa, she has impressed viewers with her natural performances and earned a strong fan base. Despite her popularity, she has often faced criticism from a section of social media users.

A few years ago, a comment she made in an interview—stating that people in Pakistan are humans like us—sparked controversy and led to online trolling. Some groups have continued to target her since then.

Sai Pallavi is currently playing Sita in the upcoming big-budget film Ramayana. Since her casting was announced, certain people have questioned her selection, often bringing up her past remarks. Recently, an image of Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi appearing as Rama and Sita went viral on social media. While initially believed to be a leaked still from the film, it was later clarified that the image was AI-generated.

Despite this clarification, the image has reignited trolling, with some claiming Sai Pallavi is a misfit for the role and predicting that the film will suffer because of her. Many reactions have emerged without verifying the authenticity of the image. With the film still far from release, it remains to be seen how the team will manage this growing wave of negativity.