"Arshad Warsi Sparks Debate on Dubbed South Films: Just 'Time Pass'?"

Controversial Comment: Arshad Warsi called Prabhas a 'joker' in the film "Kalki 2898 AD," sparking backlash from fans.

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Trolling on Social Media: Prabhas fans flooded Arshad's social media with negative comments, leading him to disable his Instagram comments.

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Old Clip Resurfaced: An old interview of Arshad calling dubbed South Indian films 'time pass' has resurfaced, reigniting the controversy.

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Rajinikanth Mentioned: Arshad acknowledged Rajinikanth's star power but described South films as purely entertaining and brainless.

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Reddit Reaction: Netizens on Reddit criticized Arshad for his comments, accusing him of disrespecting the South Indian film industry.

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Director's Response: "Kalki 2898 AD" director Nag Ashwin responded, urging unity in the Indian film industry and suggesting Arshad choose his words more carefully.

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Comparison to Bollywood: Critics pointed out the irony in Arshad’s comments, questioning Bollywood's own film quality.

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Ongoing Backlash: The controversy continues, with fans and industry figures weighing in on Arshad’s remarks.

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