After facing backlash, Prakash Raj clarifies Chandrayaan-3 moon landing joke; says 'hate sees only hate'
Prakash Raj, who was recently slammed online for sharing a post that seemingly mocked India's Chandrayaan-3 moon landing mission, has now broken his silence and shared a clarification.
Responding to the backlash, the actor took to Twitter on Monday evening and clarified his intentions behind the post, shedding light on the humorous context that seemed to have been missed by some.
Addressing the matter, Prakash Raj stated, «Hate sees only hate. I was referring to a joke of Armstrong times, celebrating our kerala Chaiwala. Which Chaiwala did the trolls see ?? If you don't get a joke then the joke is on you. Grow up.»
The original post that sparked the controversy on Monday depicted an individual clad in a vest and lungi, pouring tea, accompanied by the caption, «First picture coming from the Moon by #VikramLander.»
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Following the posting of the 'moon picture,' the internet swiftly condemned the actor for what they perceived as «blind hatred.»
Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi criticised him and wrote, «I condemn Prakash Raj for this shameful tweet. Success of ISRO is success of India.»
While criticism surged, there was also a segment of internet users who came to the actor's defence, offering a different take on the entire issue.
Dr. Roshan, a social media user, explained in a tweet, «Those who know only hate will see only hate. If it makes any difference, @prakashraaj is referencing a joke (that predates anyone you feel he is insulting) about how we find Keralites at every corner of the world and how the first thing Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin saw when they stepped foot on the
