Sudheer Babu Slams Arshad Warsi for ‘Unprofessional’ Comment on Prabhas

Actor Defends Prabhas Amid Backlash Over ‘Joker’ Remark

Arshad Warsi’s recent comments on Prabhas’ character in the upcoming film “Kalki 2898 AD” have ignited a heated debate online. Warsi had described Prabhas’ portrayal as “like a joker,” a remark that didn’t sit well with the superstar’s massive fan base.

Now, actor Sudheer Babu has come to Prabhas’ defense, taking a sharp dig at Warsi for his “unprofessional” comment. In a tweet, Babu expressed his disappointment with Warsi’s words, stating, “It’s okay to criticize constructively but it’s never okay to bad-mouth. Never expected the absence of professionalism from Arshad Warsi. Prabhas’s stature is too big for comments coming from small minds…”

Babu’s tweet resonated with many of Prabhas’ fans, who echoed his sentiment and criticized Warsi for his remarks. A fan commented, “Exactly Anna, problem is his chosen words, whatever intention he has, he should express in a gentle manner.” Another fan added, “Well said and those small minds will never grow.”

It's okay to criticize constructively but it's never okay to bad-mouth. Never expected the absence of professionalism from Arshad Warsi. Prabhas's stature is too big for comments coming from small minds..

— Sudheer Babu (@isudheerbabu) August 20, 2024

However, some netizens defended Warsi, arguing that he was merely expressing his opinion and hadn’t said anything wrong. A user stated, “Arshad criticized the director, not Prabhas. See the interview again. And where were your professionalism gyan when your actors, directors and politicians mocked Bollywood on big stages?”

The Arshad Warsi-Prabhas controversy has left the internet divided, with fans of both actors engaging in heated discussions on social media. Meanwhile, “Kalki 2898 AD,” which also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone, continues to generate buzz ahead of its release.