Allu Arjun recently interacted with fans in Hyderabad during the annual gathering of his fan clubs. While addressing the audience, one of the actor’s remarks quickly went viral online, with several social media users criticizing it as appearing to normalize stalking.
Allu Arjun faces criticism over ‘stalk girls’ remark
Speaking at the fan club event, Allu Arjun urged his supporters, critics, and trolls to avoid spending time spreading negativity online.
“I’ve wanted to tell my fans, anti-fans, and haters something for a long time. If you don’t like someone, don’t waste your time hating or trolling them,” he said.
He continued, “If you don’t like someone, simply ignore them. Don’t spend even one percent of your time on them. If you had Rs 100, would you spend it on something you dislike? No, right? Instead, spend your time on something you enjoy. Go stand outside the house of the girl you like instead.”
The comment soon sparked debate on social media, with many users arguing that the statement could be interpreted as encouraging stalking. Clips from the event spread rapidly across X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms, prompting widespread criticism.
One user questioned whether the actor had considered the influence he holds over millions of fans, arguing that remarks like these could be taken literally by some people.
Another user remarked that the actor might soon issue a clarification, saying his statement had been misunderstood and taken out of context.
Netizens react to Allu Arjun’s comment
Several users expressed concern over the remark, while others defended the actor, arguing that it was intended as a light-hearted joke rather than a literal endorsement of stalking. The clip has since triggered mixed reactions across social media.
Allu Arjun’s upcoming projects
On the work front, Allu Arjun is currently shooting for Raaka, directed by Atlee. The ambitious parallel-universe action film stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead and features the actor in a striking beast-inspired avatar. The music is composed by Sai Abhyankkar.
The Pushpa star also has Lokesh Kanagaraj’s tentatively titled AA23 (LK07) in the pipeline and is expected to collaborate with director-actor Basil Joseph on another upcoming project.
