Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi recently ignited a controversy with his critical remarks about the film Kalki 2898 AD and actor Prabhas, even calling Prabhas a "joker." The backlash was swift, with Prabhas’ fans flooding social media with criticism and many celebrities condemning Warsi’s comments. Nani, the popular Telugu actor, also weighed in, expressing his disapproval of Warsi’s remarks, which led to further online trolling and backlash against him.

In a recent interview, Nani addressed the controversy, reflecting on his choice of words and acknowledging that his comments might have been poorly articulated. He expressed regret over the way his remarks were received and clarified that his response was driven by his admiration for Prabhas. Nani emphasized that the media and social media have amplified the situation, leading to unnecessary drama. As he focuses on promoting his upcoming film Saripodha Sanivaram, Nani hopes to move past the controversy and shift the spotlight back to his work.