Chiranjeevi feels sorry for the Akkineni family.

The largest name in Indian cinema, megastar Chiranjeevi, has finally spoken out on the contentious issue of Konda Surekha's remarks on the Akkineni family. On this issue, he has taken the Akkineni family's side. I am really hurt by the deplorable comments made by a respected female clergy member.

It is unfortunate that celebrities and people of the film industry turn into easy pickings because they have immediate access to public attention. The film industry is unified in its opposition to such vile verbal attacks directed on its members. Nobody should go to this extent to further their political agenda by accusing nasty and fictitious persons and drawing random people—especially women—into their political mudslinging.

Our leaders are chosen to improve society rather than to taint it by reducing the quality of speech. Politicians and those in respectable positions ought to lead by example, Chiranjeevi tweeted.