Rajendra Prasad on David Warner controversy: ‘It was not intentional’

Veteran actor Rajendra Prasad faced severe backlash for his inappropriate remarks about Australian cricketer David Warner at a pre-release event. Many social media users criticised his comments, resurfacing past videos of his controversial behavior. Amid mounting pressure, Rajendra Prasad issued an apology through a video on Tuesday.
As part of the promotional event for the film Robinhood, the team hosted a grand pre-release event in Hyderabad, where David Warner attended as a special guest. During the event, Rajendra Prasad, who plays a role in the film, made controversial remarks about Warner, using inappropriate language. His comments quickly went viral, sparking criticism from netizens.
Responding to the backlash, Rajendra Prasad clarified that his comments were not intended to be offensive. “It was not intentional. Before the event, Nithiin, David Warner, and I had a lot of fun. I love Warner and I admire his cricket. If my words have hurt anyone’s feelings, I sincerely apologise,” he said in his video statement. He also assured that such incidents would not happen again.