For the first time, Pawan Kalyan is facing significant criticism from his own supporters.
Even some of his loyal Jana Sena followers have taken to social media to express disappointment over his recent comments.
Speaking at a public event today, Pawan Kalyan remarked that Telugu is sufficient for communication within the home, but once outside — whether beyond the home or the state — only Hindi, the "Rajya Bhasha" (national language), holds real value.
He encouraged people to speak and learn Hindi.
While fans did not object to the idea of learning Hindi, the way he phrased his statement — suggesting that Telugu has limited value outside domestic use — has sparked backlash.
Pawan Kalyan, who once actively championed and celebrated the Telugu language, is now being accused of aligning too closely with the BJP's ideological narrative, straying from his earlier stance.
Disgruntled Jana Sena followers have voiced concerns that he appears to be drifting from his core values and increasingly sounding like a political mouthpiece for the BJP.
Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has been flooded with critical reactions from fans, party supporters, and members of the public.