Chiranjeevi Faces Backlash Over 'Scared Ram Charan Will Have Another Girl' Remark

(MENAFN- Live Mint) The Telugu actor Chiranjeevi's latest remarks at the Brahma Anandam pre-release event have stirred a hornet's nest. Many of his followers are upset with the megastar after he expressed his disappointment over not having a grandson to continue his legacy.

During his speech at the event, Chiranjeevi said“Whenever I stay at home, I don't feel like spending time with my granddaughters. Instead, I often feel like a ladies' hostel warden. I always keep wishing and telling son RAM Charan , at least this time, have a boy so that our legacy continues.”

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Netizens slam Chiranjeevi

One social media user expressed disappointment, writing,“Chiranjeevi is scared his son Ram Charan might have another daughter. In 2025, the obsession with a male heir continues. Disappointing, but not surprising. PS – I have a girl, and I have heard from hundreds of people to give birth to a boy next. It feels horrible when people want us to control things I can't [sic].”

"Dear Chiranjeevi garu, I have respect for you as an actor. However, I would appreciate some clarification on your recent statement. It came across as misogynistic and seemed to imply that a legacy can only be carried forward by a male child or men. Did you truly mean to suggest this? Are you uncomfortable with the possibility of your son and daughter-in-law having another girl child? Or was it“remark” made in“jest” at Brahmanandam's film event? [sic]," another user wrote.

“Past few Days Chiranjeevi is going south of his image !! Including vulgarity words on stage -Commenting on Girl childs as not heir - Telling about illegal affairs -he was not seen as suuport his Brother fighter Pawan Kalyan Garu at times needs but Claims Janasena as his own Now [sic],” read a tweet.

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