During a recent media interaction for an upcoming film release, actor Mahesh Babu said that ‘Bollywood can’t afford him’ and added that he ‘wouldn’t want to waste time especially since he enjoys the top position in the Telugu film industry.’
This comment went viral and a section of Bollywood followers criticised Mahesh Babu, saying that he belittled Bollywood. The actor has now clarified that he loves cinema and respects all languages.ADVERTISING
Mahesh Babu’s team issued a press note regarding the comments. The note reads that the actor’s comment was blown out of proportion and that he never meant to belittle other languages. It also clarifies that what Mahesh Babu actually meant was that he is comfortable working in Telugu films and is happy to see Telugu cinema go places.
‘Mahesh has clarified that he loves cinema and respects all languages. He said he is comfortable doing the film where he has been working. Mahesh said he is happy to see his dream coming true as Telugu cinema is going places,’ the press note reads.