Veteran Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni Faces Backlash After Airport Incident; Actor Apologises
Nagarjuna Akkineni found himself in the middle of controversy recently when a video surfaced online showing his bodyguard pushing a fan at an airport.
Veteran South Indian actor Nagarjuna Akkineni found himself in the middle of controversy recently when a video surfaced online showing his bodyguard pushing a fan at an airport. The incident quickly went viral, sparking widespread criticism of the actor's handling of the situation.
Nagarjuna Apologizes for Viral Video
In the video, which spread rapidly across social media platforms, Nagarjuna is seen walking through the airport surrounded by his security personnel. As a fan approaches to greet him, the actor's bodyguard intervenes forcefully, leading to a rough altercation that left many viewers dismayed.
This just came to my notice … this shouldn’t have happened!!
I apologise to the gentleman 🙏and will take necessary precautions that it will not happen in the future !! https://t.co/d8bsIgxfI8
Acknowledging the incident, Nagarjuna took to X (formerly called Twitter) to issue an apology. He posted the video with a message stating, "This just came to my notice...this shouldn't happen!!! I apologise to the gentleman and will take necessary precautions that it will not happen in the future!!!"
The response on social media was mixed, with some fans defending Nagarjuna, speculating that he might have been in a bad mood or facing other pressures at the time. However, many others expressed disappointment, emphasizing that celebrities should handle such encounters with more empathy and grace.
Meanwhile, professionally, Nagarjuna Akkineni remains focused on his upcoming projects. The first look of his highly anticipated film Kubera, directed by Sekhar Kammula, was recently unveiled. Co-starring Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarbh, the multilingual film is being shot in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. It marks an exciting collaboration between Nagarjuna and Sekhar Kammula, known for his acclaimed works like Godavari and Love Story.