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Bhanu Prakash, a TTD Board member and BJP leader in Andhra Pradesh, lodged an official complaint accusing the actor of making “defamatory and malicious remarks” that allegedly distorted the Ramayana and disrespected Hindu beliefs

Actor Prakash Raj has landed in controversy after a complaint was filed against him over his remarks on the Ramayana. A BJP leader has alleged that his statements hurt religious sentiments, prompting calls for legal action.

According to reports, Bhanu Prakash, a TTD Board member and BJP leader in Andhra Pradesh, lodged an official complaint accusing the actor of making “defamatory and malicious remarks” that allegedly distorted the Ramayana and disrespected Hindu beliefs. He urged authorities to initiate legal proceedings not only against Prakash Raj but also against those who may have supported or encouraged the statements. He further called for strict action, claiming such remarks could disturb communal harmony.

The controversy traces back to January, when Prakash Raj attended the Kerala Literature Festival. During his session, he described a children’s theatre performance that reimagined characters like Rama, Lakshmana, Ravana and Shurpanakha in a modern, satirical setting. The act reportedly used elements like fruits, payments and GST to create humour. Clips from the narration soon surfaced online and went viral, triggering backlash from sections of social media users.

The issue escalated further earlier this month when advocate Amita Sachdeva filed a separate complaint on April 16. Calling herself a devout Hindu, she alleged that the remarks were deliberate and offensive, stating that her religious sentiments had been deeply hurt. She emphasised that insults to Hindu deities and Sanatan Dharma should not be tolerated.