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Veteran Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad has issued a heartfelt apology for a comment he made about former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and legendary actor M G Ramachandran (MGR), describing it as inadvertent.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, Rajendra Prasad apologized in Tamil, saying, “I am Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad. At a function in our place, I was honored with an award named after veteran actor Kanta Rao. While speaking in a lighthearted manner about the God of Tamil cinema, MGR sir, a word accidentally slipped out.”

He emphasized that the comment was unintentional and reiterated his deep respect for MGR. “How can I ever speak about him in a disrespectful way? When I studied at the Madras Film Institute, he was the Chief Minister and would visit to check on our acting progress. I am nobody to speak about him in such a manner. However, if my words hurt anyone, I sincerely ask for forgiveness. I assure you that I will never speak like this again. Please forgive my mistake and let this issue rest,” he added.

Rajendra Prasad’s apology follows appeals from several Tamil film personalities, including South Indian Artistes’ Association President Nasser and actor Vishal, urging him to clarify and apologize for his remarks during his speech in Hyderabad.