Jai Shree Ram and Apologies: Nayanthara Reacts to the Annapoorani Controversy

Nayanthara's Annapoorani, which was recently released on OTT, became a big topic of controversial headlines due to the meat eater Ram dialogue. Many Hindu and religious organisations protested against the film, and then netizens also slammed it brutally on internet. After a lot of heat and chaos, Annapoorani was removed from the platform, and now the leading lady, Nayanthara, has broken her silence on the matter. Nayanthara shared a note on her social media handle with the "Jai Shri Ram" text and apologised if they had hurt people's feelings. Read her text below:

Spread Positivity 👍God Bless😇 pic.twitter.com/vFj6JHdzGp

— Nayanthara✨ (@NayantharaU) January 18, 2024

I am writing this note with a heavy heart and a genuine desire to address the recent turn of events concerning our film 'Annapoorni'. Crafting 'Annapoorni' 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.

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 showcased in theatres, from the OTT platform. My team and I never intended to hurt anyone's sentiments and we understand that the gravity of this issue. Being someone who wholely believes in God and frequently visits temples accross the country, it is the last thing I would intentionally do. To those whose feelings we've touched, I extend my sincere & heartfelt apologies.

The intention behind 'Annapoorni was to uplift and inspire, not to cause distress Over the last two decades, my journey in the film industry has been guided with a singular intention - To spread positivity & foster learning from one another.