Valmiki Research Centre Director Hanumanthu Lajapathirai. Photo: Arrangement
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University former Vice Chancellor and Ramanarayam temple’s affiliated academic wing Valmiki Research’s Director Hanumanth Lajapathirai on Sunday (April 19, 2026) demanded film actor Prakash Raj to offer unconditional apology to all Hindu religion followers for hurting them with “derogatory comments on Lord Rama and His arrival to South India from North India.” In a press release, Dr. Lajapathirai said that Mr. Prakash Raj should read Valmiki Ramayana completely and understand its epic’s contribution to the society.
“The epic enlightens everyone and make them to understand the ideal role of the king, his duties, importance of Dharma in administration, family relations, cultural diversification and others. Mr. Prakash Raj should not make vague comments on Ramayana and Lord Rama in future. He must recall his role in Telugu movies such as `Sitammavakitlo Sirimalle Chettu’ where he offered prayers to Lord Rama and made others to follow Dharma. In real life also, he should follow them and spread Lord Rama’s message which is applicable for people of all faiths,” said Dr. Lajapathirai.
Published – April 19, 2026 01:02 pm IST
