Kriti Sanon and Om Raut's Farewell Kiss Backfires

On June 7, controversy emerged regarding director Om Raut and actress Kriti Sanon's visit to the Lord Venkateswara shrine in Tirupati. The uproar arose from the two's public display of affection, notably a parting kiss, which shocked some people, including a BJP official who questioned its usefulness. Although the tweet criticising the act was later removed, it sparked a debate among netizens, with some expressing their displeasure and others defending the actress and director, arguing against the need to stir up controversy.

The episode is controversial because of the venue of the demonstration of affection, Tirupati, which carries important religious significance. In response to the visit, director Om Raut expressed his awe and delight, describing the temple visit as a mesmerising experience.

Rangarajan Chilkur, Chief Priest of the renowned Chilkur Balaji Temple, has expressed strong opposition to an interaction between Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon and the director of the film Adipurush.

The meeting between the two generated controversy, prompting the Chief Priest to express his worries. The controversy erupted during the pre-release event for the film Adipurush, during which the entire cast, including Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh, and Om Raut, debuted the final trailer to a standing ovation from the audience.