Tollywood star Ravi Teja has become the subject of an online debate after a remark he made while interacting with his young co-star at the pre-release event of ‘Irumudi’.The Telugu actor used the Telugu phrase “Muduru munda” after Baby Nakshathra CM asked him to give her a nickname.
Netizens criticise Ravi Teja’s comment
A video of the exchange has circulated on social media. Some social media users interpreted the expression as derogatory.One netizen wrote on X, “Ravi Teja should be banned permanently.” Another user commented, “She’s a kid what kind of a language is that.”
Telugu phrase leads to divided reactions
While some viewers have strongly criticised Ravi Teja’s remark, others have offered a different interpretation of the phrase.One user defended the expression and wrote, “Munda is not considered vulgar in all contexts; previously, many great Telugu poets and writers have used this experiment in their writings.”There has been no further clarification from Ravi Teja about the interaction or his use of the phrase.
‘Irumudi’ trailer introduces Ravi Teja’s character
The controversy comes days before Ravi Teja’s next movie reaches theatres. The trailer of ‘Irumudi’ has already been released. Ravi Teja plays a middle-class family man in the movie. His character’s life revolves largely around his wife and daughter. The trailer also establishes his concern for young women in his village.
Ravi Teja leads ‘Irumudi’ cast
‘Irumudi’ features Ravi Teja in the lead role, with Priya Bhavani Shankar, Sai Kumar and Baby Nakshathra CM playing important parts.Baby Nakshathra CM shares the screen with Ravi Teja as his young co-star. The movie is directed by Shiva Nirvana. G. V. Prakash Kumar has composed the music for the project.‘Irumudi’ is scheduled to open in theatres on August 21.
