Updated On: 02 December, 2025 02:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Telangana ministers have issued a warning that Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming film releases will be blocked unless he apologises for his controversial remarks. The Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister had recently blamed the "evil eye" for "dying" coconut trees in the development of the Konaseema region

Pawan Kalyan
Pawan Kalyan had two big releases this year- They Call Him OG and Hari Hara Veera Mallu. The actor is also a successful polititian who oftn grabs attention for his strong statements. This time, he found himself in hot water after his remark against the Telangana government stirred political ripples. They have now vowed to halt the release of his films in Telangana.
Telangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Tuesday warned that Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan`s movies will not be allowed to be released in theatres in Telangana if he fails to apologise over his "insulting" remarks about Telangana. He told media persons that screening of Pawan Kalyan`s films will be permitted only after he tenders an unconditional apology for his remarks.