When Nandamuri Balakrishna talked about kissing or leaving her heroines pregnant to satisfy his fans

Nandamuri Balakrishna often made headlines for his controversial comments

Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna has been ruling the South Indian film industry for over four decades. The actor has delivered several blockbusters, creating a worldwide fan base. Additionally, he has recently received national recognition and earned the Padma Award from President Droupadi Murmu on Monday, April 28.

However, there have been some instances when his public statements have landed him in serious trouble. The actor had once made a controversial statement about keeping his fans happy. The actor sparked controversy after he claimed that his fans are satisfied when he shares on-screen moments like kissing or intimate scenes with his heroines.

According to International Business Times, Balakrishna made the controversial statement while attending the audio launch of Nara Rohith’s Savitri. He said, “If I simply run behind the actresses, my fans will be disappointed. They like it when I either kiss the girl or make her pregnant.”

The actor further added during the event, which was notably attended by several female audience, including some of his co-stars, “I too act naughty with the actresses… I pinch them sometimes.”

Nandamuri Balakrishna issues an apology over his comment

Nandamuri Balakrishna, who is also an MLA from the Hindupur Constituency, faced brutal backlash over his controversial remarks. However, he then apologised for the same on Women’s Day.

Nandamuri Balakrishna noted in his apology, “I have utmost respect towards women. The comments which I made were not to target anyone. Recollecting my previous movies, I made the comments. I extend my greetings to all women from the Telugu states and across the country on Women’s Day.”

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Nandamuri Balakrishna received backlash over Daaku Maharaaj’s song Dabidi Dibidi

Nandamuri Balakrishna continues to remain in the controversy for different reasons. The actor recently received backlash for sharing a screen with much younger actresses in the Daaku Maharaaj’s item number, Dabidi Dibidi. He stars alongside Urvashi Rautela in the song and was trolled over its vulgar choreography. The song is composed by Thaman S.