Arshad Warsi's Comment on Prabhas: Netizens School Nani on Twitter Amidst 'Kalki 2898 AD' OTT Release

The recent OTT release of Nag Ashwin's "Kalki 2898 AD," starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, has stirred up a heated debate online. Actor Arshad Warsi, known for his honest opinions, made headlines after sharing his thoughts on the film, particularly criticizing Prabhas' portrayal of the character Bhairava. Warsi's remarks didn't sit well with some fans, but it was Telugu actor Nani who bore the brunt of the backlash.

In a podcast with Samdish Bhatia, Arshad Warsi expressed his disappointment with "Kalki 2898 AD," specifically taking issue with Prabhas' role. He described Prabhas as a "joker" in the film, a statement that ignited a social media frenzy. Warsi’s fans quickly rallied behind him, but Nani's defense of Prabhas didn't go unnoticed—and it didn’t go over well.

Nani, known for his candidness, called out Arshad Warsi for his harsh comments, leading to a fierce response from Warsi's fans. Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), became battlegrounds where Nani found himself at the receiving end of relentless trolling. Many users compared Nani's entire career to the impact of Arshad Warsi’s iconic role as Circuit in the "Munna Bhai" series.

One user tweeted, “I like Nani as an actor but this statement is just very stupid and arrogant also Arshad Warsi as Circuit in Munna Bhai > whole career of Nani.” Another fan echoed this sentiment, stating, “Only Arshad ‘Circuit’ character is greater than the entire career of Prabhas and Nani. Rest, if I include Arshad’s performances in Dhamaal, Hulchul, Golmaal, or Jolly LLB, then Nani will consider retiring.”

The trolling didn’t stop there. Another social media user sarcastically pointed out, “I’m not sure if Arshad Warsi got fame due to his comments on Prabhas’s Kalki character, but Nani definitely became famous in India after commenting on Arshad Warsi.” The tweet highlighted the irony of Nani's attempt to defend Prabhas, as it seemingly backfired, bringing more attention to Warsi's criticism and less to his defense.

Warsi’s fans also dug into Nani's filmography, comparing it unfavorably to Warsi's body of work. One tweet poked fun at the situation, suggesting that Nani’s entire career couldn’t hold a candle to Warsi’s performances in various comedy films. This onslaught of criticism showed how fiercely loyal Warsi’s fans are, as they continued to troll Nani for his comments.

As the social media storm raged on, it became clear that Warsi’s blunt critique had struck a chord with many, while Nani’s attempt to downplay it only added fuel to the fire. The online discourse surrounding "Kalki 2898 AD" has now shifted from the film itself to the larger debate over the roles and reputations of actors in the industry, with Nani caught in the crossfire.