¡®Jai Shri Ram¡¯, Nayanthara Issues A Public Apology After Annapoorani Controversy

The actor Nayanthara has expressed regret for the controversy over her movie "Annapoorani," adding that neither she nor her crew meant to offend anyone.

'Jai Shri Ram' and the Hindu religious symbol 'Om' were inscribed on the masthead of Nayanthara's Instagram post apologizing.

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Here's What Nayanthara Wrote In Her Apology Note

In her post, Nayanthara said, "Jai Shri Ram, I am writing this note with a heavy heart and a genuine desire to address the recent turn of events concerning our film, 'Annapoorani'. Crafting 'Annapoorani' was not just a cinematic endeavour but a heartfelt pursuit of inspiring resilience and instilling the spirit of never giving up. It aimed to mirror life's journey, where we learn that obstacles can be overcome with sheer willpower.¡±

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She added, ¡°In our sincere attempt to share a positive message, we may have inadvertently caused hurt. We did not expect the removal of a censored film, previously showcases in theatres from the OTT platform. My team and I never intended to hurt anyone's sentiments and we understand the gravity of this issue. Being someone who wholely believes in God and frequently visits temples across the country, it is last thing I would intentionally do. To those whose feelings we've touched, I extend my sincere & heartfelt apologies¡±

¡°The intention behind 'Annapoorani's was to uplift and inspire, not to cause distress. Over the last two decades, my journey in the film industry has been guided by a singular intention. To spread positivity & foster learning from one another. With sincere regards, Nayanthara", she added.

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What Is The Annapoorani Controversy About?

After some Hindu organizations claimed that "Annapoorani" was disseminating "anti-Hindu" propaganda, the show encountered controversy. Consequently, the movie was taken down from Netflix's platform last week.

The movie is about Annapoorani (played by Nayanthara), who is from Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, and comes from a traditional Brahmin family. Her goal is to become one of India's best chefs. She encounters challenges, though, since she must choose between her morals and her passion.

She ventures beyond of her comfort zone and starts eating meat with the help of her classmate Farhan (played by Jai). In a certain scene, Farhan persuades Annapoorani to consume meat. He continues by saying that eating meat is not a sin and that Lord Ram also used to eat it.