Bro is a much-awaited film for the fans of Mega heroes Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej, who are teaming up for the first time on the big screen. The film, which is a remake of the Tamil hit Vinodhaya Sitham, is set to release on July 28. Sai Dharam Tej, who is playing the lead role, is busy with the promotional activities of the film.
Recently, he visited the famous Srikalahasti temple and performed Harathi to Lord Subramanya Swamy. However, this act of devotion landed him in trouble as some devotees objected to it. They claimed that only the temple priests are allowed to offer Harathi to the deity and that Sai Dharam Tej violated the age-old tradition.
వివాదంలో సినీ నటుడు సాయిధరమ్ తేజ్
— Telugu Scribe (@TeluguScribe) July 15, 2023
శ్రీకాళహస్తిలో సుబ్రహ్మణ్యేశ్వర స్వామికి హారతి ఇచ్చిన సాయిధరమ్ తేజ్. పూజారులు తప్ప మరి ఎవ్వరు ఇవ్వకూడదు అంటు భక్తులు ఆగ్రహాం. ఎలా అనుమతి ఇచ్చారు అంటూ ఆలయ అధికారులు పై భక్తులు అసహనం. పట్టించుకొని ఆలయ అధికారులు మరియు సిబ్బంది.#SaiDharamTej pic.twitter.com/lOEDUxJxHU
The controversy has created a stir among the fans and the media. Neither the temple authorities nor Sai Dharam Tej have responded to the issue yet. It remains to be seen how this will affect the film’s prospects at the box office.
Bro is directed by Samuthirakani, who also helmed the original film. The film is produced by T. G. Vishwa Prasad and Vivek Kuchibotla under People Media Factory banner.
