A mega class

I know that I’ve disappointed you but the truth is the disappointment that you caused us is negligible compared to what I caused you - Arjun addressing mega fans

Allu Arjun, who was in the middle of a storm for refusing to speak about Pawan Kalyan at a promotional event of his latest release ‘Sarrainodu’ in Vijayawada recently, thereby causing a furore among Pawan fans, has finally chosen to attend to the issue.

Speaking at the soundtrack launch of his cousin Niharika-starrer ‘Oka Manasu’ on Wednesday in Hyderabad, the Allu lad said the reason that made him not to mention about his uncle Pawan is because of a “certain fan groups.”

“The group is causing inconvenience in some film functions. Many artistes want to share their personal feelings at functions but since you (fans) are taking power star’s name vociferously, they tend to speak about him in a mechanical way. If u desist from hooting his name, they will share their personal feelings first and will speak about him in a beautiful way later.

I request you to take his name but in a way that the guy with the microphone doesn’t get affected,” Arjun, clearly unhappy with the way things have unfolded over the course of last two weeks on social media, especially, said.

He said that a big director recently wanted to talk about his film for which he worked for 100 days but couldn’t so because of constant power star chants. “It’s wrong brother, you should respect the director. It’s your responsibility.

A close acquaintance of another star recently said to me, 'Maa function lo mee valla gola enti'. I was pained by what he said. We are not supposed to behave like this and I request you to put an end to this,” said Arjun, visibly affected by fans interrupting his speech.

He further said that Pawan Kalyan himself, in the past, said that he is in the industry because of his big brother Chiranjeevi. “But you interrupt Chiranjeevi garu when he speaks. Well, he enjoys you taking Pawan’s name, but the manner in which you take his name is leading him not to speak.

I didn’t like the way you constantly wanted him to mention about the power star recently. I was hurt. Chiranjeevi garu laid a foundation for us. I didn’t like you insulting him at public functions. At that time I’ve decided not to address about Pawan Kalyan henceforth in any of my functions. It’s your fault. I’ve expressed my fondness to him umpteen times in the past and I need not do it all over again.”

Bunny said that he understands the ongoing controversy as a “sensitive issue.” “I’ve delivered three hits on the trot and there is every reason for people to misunderstand that I’ve become too big for my shoes because of my reason statement ‘Cheppanu brother’. I know that I’ve disappointed you but the truth is the hurt you caused us is negligible compared to what I caused you.” Well, strong words Bunny!