Sudheer Babu has stepped up to defend Prabhas following some harsh criticism from Arshad Warsi regarding Prabhas's performance in the sci-fi blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD. In a recent interview, Arshad Warsi made headlines when he remarked that Prabhas looked like a “joker” in the film. This comment sparked widespread backlash from Prabhas's loyal fanbase, leading to a viral uproar on social media. Many found Arshad's remarks to be disrespectful, and Sudheer Babu was among those who voiced their displeasure. ALSO READ: Arshad Warsi Gets SLAMMED After Calling Prabhas’ Role In Kalki 2898 AD ‘Joker’; Director Ajay Bhupathi Says, ‘Can See Jealousy In Your Eyes Just Because You've Faded Out’
Taking to his X handle on Tuesday, Sudheer Babu expressed his disappointment with Arshad Warsi's comments, pointing out the lack of professionalism in such statements. He wrote, “It's okay to criticize constructively but it's never okay to bad-mouth. Never expected the absence of professionalism from Arshad Warsi. Prabhas's stature is too big for comments coming from small minds.” His response highlighted the importance of maintaining respect within the industry, even when offering critiques. ALSO READ: RGV Reveals A BIG Telugu Superstar Paid His Own Money So That His Flop Film Runs In Theatres! Netizens Think Its Prabhas Or Mahesh Babu https://www.spotboye.com/south/telugu/rgv-reveals-a-big-telugu-superstar-paid-his-own-money-so-that-his-flop-film-runs-in-theatres-netizens-think-its-prabhas-or-mahesh-babu/66b09c9ced47ace0751278d3
It's okay to criticize constructively but it's never okay to bad-mouth. Never expected the absence of professionalism from Arshad Warsi. Prabhas's stature is too big for comments coming from small minds..
— Sudheer Babu (@isudheerbabu) August 20, 2024
Arshad's initial comments were made during a podcast interview with Samdish Bhatia, where he expressed his dissatisfaction with Prabhas's portrayal in Kalki 2898 AD. He said, “Prabhas, I am really sad, why was he… he was like a joker. Why? I want to see a Mad Max. I want to see Mel Gibson over there. Tumne usko kya bana dia yaar. Kyu karte ho aisa mujhe nahi samajh mein aata (What have you made of it? Why do they do such things I never understand).” These remarks did not sit well with fans, who were quick to defend Prabhas and criticize Arshad for his choice of words.
Sorry to Say
— Hemanth Kiara (@ursHemanthRKO) August 18, 2024
Prabhas is a Joker in #Kalki2898AD
- Munna Bhai MBBS fame Arshad
So sad to hear this 💔
Not only Him , They are many people saying Amithab is main lead and prabhas is a comedian including some Telugu audience
Hope he will do main lead in Kalki Part2 pic.twitter.com/tEJthHynMe
Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2898 AD was a massive commercial success, grossing Rs 1100 crore worldwide following its release in July. The film features Prabhas as Bhairava, a bounty hunter from Kashi, while Deepika Padukone plays SUM-80, a pregnant test subject. Amitabh Bachchan takes on the role of Ashwatthama, a character from Indian mythology, and Kamal Haasan portrays Supreme Yaskin, the leader of the Complex. The plot revolves around Bhairava’s relentless efforts to make enough units to survive in the Complex, only to have his plans disrupted by Ashwatthama.
While Arshad Warsi's comments have generated controversy, his own career remains active. He was recently seen in the web series Asur and Modern Love Mumbai, and he is set to star alongside Akshay Kumar in the highly anticipated Jolly LLB 3. However, his remarks about Prabhas have left a mark on his image, as many in the industry and among fans feel that constructive criticism should be delivered with respect, especially when discussing a star of Prabhas's caliber.
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