Harish Shankar has apologized to Mahesh Babu after facing backlash for a comment made on X. The director's response to a post about surpassing box office records set by Mahesh Babu's movies was met with criticism from fans.
In a statement, Harish Shankar explained that he had unintentionally replied to a tweet without fully reading it and had deleted the post as soon as he realized his mistake.
He expressed his respect for Mahesh Babu and stated that his previous comment was not intended to hurt the actor or his fans. Harish Shankar's next film, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, is set to release on March 19 and will feature Sreeleela, Raashii Khanna, and others in key roles.
Mahesh Babu's upcoming film, Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli, is set to release on April 7, 2027, and will feature Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles.
