Pushpa 2 makers respond to speculation about differences between Allu Arjun and the Konidela family

Following the 2024 Andhra Pradesh elections, tensions have escalated among Mega family fans. Following Allu Arjun showed his support for YSR Congress Party MLA Silpa Ravi Chandra Kishore Reddy during a visit to Nandyal, while his uncle Pawan Kalyan ran as an opposition candidate in the assembly elections. After the elections, the actor-turned-politician was appointed as the deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

As Allu Arjun publicly supported the YSRC party MLA, speculations about a rift with the Mega family began to circulate online. However, at a recent press conference in Hyderabad, the producers of Pushpa 2: The Rule, Naveen Yerneni and Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar, addressed and clarified these ongoing rumors.

When asked if the rumored family rift might affect box office performance, Naveen admitted that there were some minor incidents during the elections. He said, "There might have been small incidents during the elections, but politics apart, I’m sure all their fans will want to watch the film. They’re (the family) all fine with each other."

Ravi quickly clarified that there is no rift between Arjun and the rest of the family, stating that the actor remained neutral during the elections and was in Nandyal solely to support a friend.

Naveen added, "We met the Deputy CM during Kalki 2898 AD’s release, and he was very supportive. I’m sure we’ll have full cooperation from him now, too."

"Firstly, I want to clarify that I'm not affiliated with any political party. I remain neutral and support my people, regardless of their political affiliations. This includes my uncle Pawan Kalyan, whom I'll always stand by, along with my friend Ravi and my father-in-law, Mr. Reddy," read the Pushpa actor's statement.