Nayanthara issues apology note after 'Annapoorani' lands in legal trouble: "We did not expect the.."

South Indian actress Nayanthara found herself entangled in a legal controversy surrounding her recent film, Annapoorani. The movie, which had a brief stint on Netflix before being abruptly pulled down, faced allegations of hurting religious sentiments, leading to a police complaint and a social media storm.

The controversy took a legal turn, causing a ripple effect that reached not only the filmmakers but also the lead actress, Nayanthara.

Reacting to the escalating situation, Nayanthara took to her Instagram handle to issue a heartfelt letter of apology. Starting with the revered phrase 'Jai Shri Ram,' she expressed regret, stating, "In our sincere attempt to share a positive message, we may have inadvertently caused hurt. We did not expect the removal of a censored film, previously showcased in theatres, from the OTT platform." The actress went on to clarify her intentions, asserting that neither she nor her team had any intention to offend anyone's sentiments.

She added, "Being someone who wholeheartedly believes in God and frequently visits temples across the country, it is the last thing I would intentionally do. To those whose feelings we've touched, I extend my sincere and heartfelt apologies." The actress concluded her statement by reaffirming the original intent behind Annapoorani, which was to uplift and inspire, not to cause distress. She shared her two-decade-long journey in the film industry, guided by a singular intention – spreading positivity and fostering learning.

The unexpected saga began when a section of viewers claimed that certain scenes in Annapoorani were offensive and disrespectful to the sentiments of the Hindu community. An FIR was filed at the Lokmanya Tilak Marg police station in South Mumbai by a concerned individual named Ramesh Solanki, who alleged that the film intentionally demeaned Lord Ram. 

In response to the uproar, Zee Studios, the production house behind Annapoorani, issued a formal apology to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The studio assured that the film would be temporarily removed from the platform until necessary edits were made to eliminate objectionable content.