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Allu Sirish ends trolling around Ram Charan’s Ayyappa Deeksha: 'Swami came before anyone touched Alcohol'

Actor Allu Sirish addressed online criticism over Ram Charan attending a pre-wedding celebration during his Ayyappa Deeksha, clarifying the situation and defending the RRR star’s spiritual commitment.

February 24, 2026 / 13:38 IST
Allu Sirish ends trolling around Ram Charan’s Ayyappa Deeksha: 'Swami came before anyone touched Alcohol'
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  • Allu Sirish clarified Ram Charan left before alcohol was served
  • Sirish praised Ram Charan's devotion during Ayyappa Deeksha
  • Fans supported Sirish's quick response to the controversy

Actor Allu Sirish has responded to online chatter questioning Ram Charan’s presence at the pre-wedding celebration while the RRR star is said to be observing Ayyappa Deeksha, a period of strict spiritual discipline followed by devotees of Lord Ayyappa.

The conversation began after photos and short clips from the closed-door celebration surfaced online and quickly spread across fan pages. As the posts gained traction, a section of netizens claimed the gathering appeared to include alcohol, and they questioned how Ram Charan could attend such an event during deeksha. The speculation soon turned into a wider debate, with social media users weighing in on what is and is not considered appropriate during the observance.

Sirish, who is Ram Charan’s cousin, addressed the criticism directly in the comments section of a viral post. In his clarification, the actor stated that Ram Charan arrived before any alcohol was touched, greeted the family, offered his wishes, and then left early. Sirish further stressed that no vow was broken, pushing back against the assumption that the actor had stayed on while alcohol was being served.

He also used the moment to highlight Ram Charan’s devotion, praising his commitment to Lord Ayyappa and framing the visit as a brief family appearance rather than a party outing. Sirish’s note was widely shared soon after, with screenshots of the comment circulating across Instagram and X.

The response drew support from many fans, who appreciated Sirish for stepping in quickly to address the narrative rather than letting it spiral. Several supporters argued that the clarification put unnecessary controversy to rest and pointed to Ram Charan’s discipline in balancing personal responsibilities with spiritual observance. Others noted that in the age of viral clips, context often arrives late, after assumptions have already hardened into opinions.

The episode has once again underlined how intensely celebrities are tracked online, especially around faith, tradition, and personal conduct. A few seconds of footage can spark a full-blown debate, but one clear line of context can also flip the story just as fast. In this case, Sirish’s brief explanation appears to have done exactly that.

Vaishnavi Gavankar is a senior entertainment journalist with over 8 years of experience covering Bollywood, Television, OTT platforms, and regional cinema.
first published: Feb 24, 2026 01:38 pm

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