Pawan Kalyan reacted to Karthi's apology regarding the Tirupati Laddu controversy, where Karthi had laughed when asked about claims that animal fat was used in the laddus at Tirupati's Sri Venkateswara Temple. Pawan Kalyan appreciated Karthi's swift response and respect for traditions, emphasizing the emotional significance of the issue for millions of devotees. He urged public figures to handle such matters with care, unity, and respect.

Dear @Karthi_Offl garu,

I sincerely appreciate your kind gesture and swift response, as well as the respect you've shown towards our shared traditions. Matters concerning our sacred institutions, like Tirupati and its revered laddus, carry deep emotional weight for millions of…

— Pawan Kalyan (@PawanKalyan) September 24, 2024

In his message, Pawan also wished Karthi, Suriya, and Jyotika success for their upcoming film Meiyazhagan, releasing as Sathyam Sundaram in Telugu.

The controversy arose after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu alleged that animal fat was used in Tirupati laddus during the previous government's tenure, led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. The YSRCP denied these claims, calling them politically motivated.