Power Star Pawan Kalyan, Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has responded to Karthi's apology regarding the Tirupati Laddu controversy. Earlier, Karthi had apologized for laughing when asked about the use of animal fat in the temple's laddus.

In a tweet, Pawan Kalyan expressed his appreciation for Karthi's swift and respectful response. Dear @Karthi_Offl garu, I sincerely appreciate your kind gesture and swift response, as well as the respect you’ve shown towards our shared traditions. Matters concerning our sacred institutions, like Tirupati and its revered prasadam laddus, carry deep emotional weight for millions of devotees, and it’s essential for all of us to handle such topics with care, he wrote.

He emphasized that his intention was not to criticize Karthi, understanding that the situation was unintentional. Our responsibility as public figures is to foster unity and respect, especially regarding what we cherish most - our culture and spiritual values, Pawan Kalyan added.

Dear @Karthi_Offl garu,

I sincerely appreciate your kind gesture and swift response, as well as the respect you've shown towards our shared traditions. Matters concerning our sacred institutions, like Tirupati and its revered laddus, carry deep emotional weight for millions of…

— Pawan Kalyan (@PawanKalyan) September 24, 2024

The actor-politician also extended his well wishes to Karthi, Suriya, and Jyotika for the upcoming release of their film Meiyazhagan (titled Sathyam Sundaram in Telugu). Wishing you (Karthi), @Suriya_offl garu, #Jyotika garu, and the entire team at @2D_ENTPVTLTD a successful release of #Meiyazhagan / #SathyamSundaram. May it resonate with audiences and bring joy to many, he wrote.

This controversy erupted after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu alleged that animal fat was used in the Tirupati laddus during the previous government led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Reddy's party, YSRCP, strongly denied the allegations and accused Naidu of political motives.

Pawan Kalyan's response highlights the importance of respecting religious sentiments and underscores the need for public figures to be mindful of their actions and words. His acceptance of Karthi's apology and his message to Suriya showcase his commitment to fostering unity and promoting positive values. One feels that with Pawan Kalyan and Karthi reciprocating each other, the controversy and misconception came to an end.