Prakash Raj faces complaint over Ramayana remarks; BJP leader alleges hurt religious sentiments

Bhanu Prakash, a BJP leader from Andhra Pradesh and a member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board, filed a complaint alleging that Prakash Raj made defamatory and offensive statements that hurt Hindu sentiments. He urged authorities to take action not only against Prakash Raj but also against others who allegedly encouraged or amplified the remarks. Officials have not confirmed any formal action in response to the complaints.

Advocate Amita Sachdeva filed a complaint alleging that Prakash Raj’s Ramayana remarks were intentionally provocative and aimed at hurting religious sentiments. She stated that, as a devotee, she found the comments offensive and demanded strict action, adding that insults to religious beliefs and Sanatan Dharma will not be tolerated.

During the Kerala Literature Festival in January 2026, Prakash Raj participated in a discussion with journalist Shahina KK and narrated a fictionalised, adapted Ramayana episode. The segment included a modernised exchange where Ram mentions paying for fruits, and was described as part of a broader conversation rather than a literal retelling. The adaptation reportedly originated from a children's theatre workshop, and clips from the session later surfaced online, drawing criticism from some social and political groups.