Anjali: My Respect for Him Remains the Same – Anjali’s Comments on Balakrishna stage issue!

During the pre-release event of ‘Gangs of Godavari,’ Nandamuri Balakrishna‘s actions sparked controversy when he pushed actress Anjali, escalating the incident into a national discussion. The episode led to significant backlash on social media, with a related video becoming viral. Producer Nagavamshi has since provided clarification on the matter. Anjali also clarified the issue, delivering a strong, indirect rebuttal to the trolls.

We are great friends

Star actress Anjali indirectly responded to the criticisms surrounding Balakrishna by posting on platform X. She expressed gratitude towards Balakrishna for his presence at the ‘Gangs of Godavari’ pre-release event. “Balakrishna and I share mutual respect and have been great friends for many years. It was wonderful to share the stage with him again,” she commented. Additionally, she shared a memorable video with Balakrishna that quickly went viral, attracting significant attention and trending among fans.

Netizens’ Mixed Reactions

Some netizens criticized Anjali for responding too late, arguing that a quicker reaction might have lessened the impact while the incident with Balakrishna was still trending on social media. Balakrishna’s supporters believe that the damage had already occurred by the time Anjali spoke out. Conversely, his critics showed sympathy towards Anjali, suggesting that she was compelled to make the post due to the overwhelming public scrutiny.

The Producer’s Statement

Nagavamshi, the producer of ‘Gangs of Godavari,’ recently addressed the viral video featuring Balakrishna. He explained that Balakrishna moved Anjali back to position her for a photo due to their familiarity and closeness, which he described as a normal interaction among acquaintances. He criticized the dissemination of the video without its full context and encouraged people to view the entire video, highlighting that it also includes a moment where Balakrishna and Anjali are happily clapping hands, which was not shown.

National Viral Issue

The incident in which actor Balakrishna pushed actress Anjali became a national sensation, covered extensively by major national media. Despite claims of a friendly rapport, there was widespread criticism on the national level questioning the appropriateness of such physical interactions, even among acquaintances. This controversy overshadowed the ‘Gangs of Godavari’ pre-release event, with the conversation focusing entirely on Balakrishna and Anjali.