Atlee responds to Kapil Sharma's comment with wisdom says, "Judge by Heart, Not Appearance"

Kapil Sharma and Atlee controversy

Atlee is preparing for the release of his highly anticipated Bollywood project, Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan. This film, an official adaptation of Atlee’s own Theri (2016) starring Thalapathy Vijay, is a major milestone as it's the director's first Bollywood film after the success of Jawan (2023). With much riding on the film’s success, the final phase of promotions is currently in full swing.

In the finale episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, the Baby John team, including Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Atlee, made an appearance. During the show, Kapil Sharma posed a lighthearted question to Atlee, suggesting that his appearance doesn’t quite align with his larger-than-life reputation, likely intended as a humorous moment. The exchange has since sparked attention on social media, with many reacting to the playful remark.

Atlee's poised response to Kapil Sharma's remark about his appearance has been widely praised. Despite the light-hearted comment on his stature, Atlee handled the situation with grace, which has earned him admiration across social media. He replied,"In a way I understood your question, I'll try to answer (it). I am very thankful to AR Murugadoss because he produced my first film...He didn't see how I'm looking, whether I'm capable of it or not, but he loved my narration. I think world should see that. By appearance we should not judge, by heart you have to judge"

Why do people continue to ask disrespectful questions that demean others for their skin color, and why do others laugh at it?
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Baby John is a high-octane action drama centered around a cop's quest to protect his daughter from powerful enemies, bringing themes of family, revenge, and justice. The cast includes Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and others in pivotal roles. Directed by Atlee, this marks his Bollywood debut after the success of Jawan (2023). Baby John will hit theaters this Christmas, and expectations are sky-high for its action-packed narrative.