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Director apologizes for accidental social media dig
11 Mar
Summary
- Director Harish Shankar apologized for an accidental social media post.
- The post was perceived as a slight against Mahesh Babu's film collections.
- Shankar explained the reply was unintentional due to multitasking.
Director Harish Shankar recently issued an apology after a social media post caused controversy among fans of actor Mahesh Babu. Shankar's reply to a post that seemingly critiqued Mahesh Babu's film collections was perceived as intentional, leading to backlash.
In his clarification, Shankar explained that the incident occurred yesterday, March 10, 2026, while he was managing numerous tasks, including post-production work for his upcoming film 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' and attending meetings. He stated he only partially read the post before replying, deleting it within a minute of realizing his error.
Shankar emphasized his profound respect for Mahesh Babu and his fan base. He expressed regret for any distress the brief, accidental remark may have caused and offered his heartfelt apologies. The director is currently focused on completing 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh,' starring Pawan Kalyan and Sreeleela, which is slated for release on March 19, 2026.
