Harish Shankar Apologizes to Mahesh Babu Fans After Social Media Misunderstanding
March 11, 2026 Published by rajeshe092eb6a68
Director Harish Shankar recently issued an apology to fans of Mahesh Babu after a reply he posted on social media during the promotions of his upcoming film Ustaad Bhagat Singh sparked controversy.
The situation unfolded while Harish Shankar was interacting with fans on Twitter ahead of the film’s release. During the interaction, the director responded to several fan tweets. However, one particular reply created confusion after he seemingly overlooked the full context of a fan’s comment.
In the tweet, a fan mentioned that Ustaad Bhagat Singh should quickly surpass the box office records of Mahesh Babu’s films. Instead of using Mahesh Babu’s name directly, the fan referred to the star with the nickname “Bob.” Not fully noticing the reference, Harish Shankar replied saying the wish was “granted.”
Shortly after, screenshots of the reply began circulating widely on social media, which led to some Mahesh Babu fans expressing their disappointment. Many felt the response appeared disrespectful toward the superstar.
Realizing the misunderstanding and the reaction it triggered, Harish Shankar promptly deleted the tweet and clarified the situation. Taking to Twitter again, the director explained that he had not noticed the reference to Mahesh Babu while replying and that there was no intention to disrespect the actor or his fans.
He also apologized to Mahesh Babu’s fans, stating that the reply was made in a casual fan interaction without fully understanding the context of the message. Harish Shankar assured everyone that he has great respect for Mahesh Babu and values the support of all fans.
The clarification helped ease the situation, with many fans appreciating the director for quickly addressing the issue and clearing the misunderstanding.
