Ram Charan fan club trolled for idol that doesn't resemble him, apologises for misfire
Ram Charan fans in Telangana's Kukatpally unveiled a Peddi-inspired idol at Arjun Theatre that drew mockery online for not resembling the actor. The backlash prompted an apology from the fan club over the misfire.
Actor Ram Charan’s fans tried to do something special for him ahead of the release of Peddi, but the gesture drew massive trolling after it was unveiled. Fans in Telangana's Kukatpally installed a statue of the actor at Arjun Theatre, only for social media users to say it did not resemble him. After severe backlash, the fan club apologised for the 'misfire'.
The statue, based on Ram Charan’s look from his Peddi, was unveiled in the presence of Pasupulati Siva, also known as Siva Cherry [on X], who is the President of RC Yuvashakthi, a producer of films such as Ninnu Veedani Needanu Nene, A1 Express and Michael, and a member of the actor’s team.
Here are the photos of the statue:
Even as criticism grew online, Siva defended the effort, while the fans later issued a public apology. Siva acknowledged the criticism, but reiterated that people should look at the dedication and emotion behind it.
Many online users mocked the appearance of the idol, saying it looked nothing like Ram Charan. Some said it resembled Malayalam actor Joju George more than Ram Charan or Telugu actor Naveen Chandra, while others said it looked more like Siva himself.
One X user wrote sarcastically, “Super Anna, entaki adhi evari vigraham? (Super brother, by the way, whose idol is that?)” Another post read, “Vallu cheyinchina vigraham Suryavardhan @AlwaysRamCharan di... Kani akkada unna vigraham Garudadi @eyrahul (They tried to make Ram Charan’s idol and ended up making Rahul Ramakrishna’s).”
Here are some reactions:
After the trolling intensified, Siva issued a statement in support of the fans. He said, “It is easy to criticize from a distance, but every fan initiative is driven by genuine love and effort. This event was organized by the local Kukatpally Ram Charan fans. I have come across a few tweets criticizing the celebration, but I believe the focus should be on the emotion and dedication behind it.”
He added, “As the President of RC Yuvashakthi, I attended the event to support the fans and appreciate their passion for Ram Charan Garu. Every celebration is unique, but the emotion and dedication remain the same.”
Here's his post:
The fan club behind the idol also apologised, admitting that the attempt had not gone as planned. In their statement, they said, “We sincerely apologize to everyone. Our intention with the Ram Charan statue was to express our love, admiration, and devotion towards @AlwaysRamCharan in a unique way. Unfortunately, the execution did not meet expectations and turned out to be a misfire.”
They also said, “We want to make it clear that we never intended to disrespect or hurt the sentiments of Sanatana Dharma or anyone associated with it. If our attempt has caused any discomfort, we deeply regret it.”
Here's the post:
Peddi is written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana of Uppena fame. It is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas, co-produced by Ishan Saksena under IVY Entertainment, and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings.
The film stars Ram Charan, Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu and Boman Irani. It has received permission for a ticket price hike and special shows in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Peddi is set to release on June 4 worldwide, with special premieres on June 3 in selected markets.
Actor Ram Charan’s fans tried to do something special for him ahead of the release of Peddi, but the gesture drew massive trolling after it was unveiled. Fans in Telangana's Kukatpally installed a statue of the actor at Arjun Theatre, only for social media users to say it did not resemble him. After severe backlash, the fan club apologised for the 'misfire'.
The statue, based on Ram Charan’s look from his Peddi, was unveiled in the presence of Pasupulati Siva, also known as Siva Cherry [on X], who is the President of RC Yuvashakthi, a producer of films such as Ninnu Veedani Needanu Nene, A1 Express and Michael, and a member of the actor’s team.
Here are the photos of the statue:
Even as criticism grew online, Siva defended the effort, while the fans later issued a public apology. Siva acknowledged the criticism, but reiterated that people should look at the dedication and emotion behind it.
Many online users mocked the appearance of the idol, saying it looked nothing like Ram Charan. Some said it resembled Malayalam actor Joju George more than Ram Charan or Telugu actor Naveen Chandra, while others said it looked more like Siva himself.
One X user wrote sarcastically, “Super Anna, entaki adhi evari vigraham? (Super brother, by the way, whose idol is that?)” Another post read, “Vallu cheyinchina vigraham Suryavardhan @AlwaysRamCharan di... Kani akkada unna vigraham Garudadi @eyrahul (They tried to make Ram Charan’s idol and ended up making Rahul Ramakrishna’s).”
Here are some reactions:
After the trolling intensified, Siva issued a statement in support of the fans. He said, “It is easy to criticize from a distance, but every fan initiative is driven by genuine love and effort. This event was organized by the local Kukatpally Ram Charan fans. I have come across a few tweets criticizing the celebration, but I believe the focus should be on the emotion and dedication behind it.”
He added, “As the President of RC Yuvashakthi, I attended the event to support the fans and appreciate their passion for Ram Charan Garu. Every celebration is unique, but the emotion and dedication remain the same.”
Here's his post:
The fan club behind the idol also apologised, admitting that the attempt had not gone as planned. In their statement, they said, “We sincerely apologize to everyone. Our intention with the Ram Charan statue was to express our love, admiration, and devotion towards @AlwaysRamCharan in a unique way. Unfortunately, the execution did not meet expectations and turned out to be a misfire.”
They also said, “We want to make it clear that we never intended to disrespect or hurt the sentiments of Sanatana Dharma or anyone associated with it. If our attempt has caused any discomfort, we deeply regret it.”
Here's the post:
Peddi is written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana of Uppena fame. It is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas, co-produced by Ishan Saksena under IVY Entertainment, and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings.
The film stars Ram Charan, Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu and Boman Irani. It has received permission for a ticket price hike and special shows in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Peddi is set to release on June 4 worldwide, with special premieres on June 3 in selected markets.
