According to sources South Indian actor Prakash Raj was part of a panel discussion at the India Today South Conclave had moderated by India Today anchor Rahul Kanwal. Along with him on the stage were actor Vishal, director Sasidharan the maker of Malayalam film Sexy Durga and writer and thinker Kancha Illaiah.
He said "This film is not about Hinduism. This film is not against Hindutva,” Prakash Raj said. “But still they insist the film is about Hinduism". Meanwhile an offended BJP spokesperson who was in the audience decided to interrupt Prakash Raj. The man, who identified himself as Krishna Saagar Rao of the BJP, was upset with the actor’s comment that Modi, Amit Shah and Hegde were not Hindus.
Further the actor asked the BJP man "There are around six to seven of
your state governments where the Supreme Court says Padmavati should be played,
and the “fringe elements” say it should not be played. And you, the ruling
party, support them by saying, “we’ll ban the film.” Aren’t you against us?
Aren’t you against the freedom of speech? Aren’t you?”.
