Producer Shirish Issues Public Apology, Clarifies Remarks About Ram Charan: “Misunderstood, But My Respect Remains Unshaken”

In a move to clear the air and ease brewing tensions among fans, Sri Venkateswara Creations has released an official video statement featuring producer Shirish Garu, addressing the recent controversy surrounding his comments about actor Ram Charan and the performance of their film Game Changer. The post, captioned “Official statement from our Producer Shirish Garu,” was shared on SVC’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, and it didn’t take long for it to go viral.

 

In the video, Shirish is calm and measured as he explains the situation. He admits that his earlier remarks — where he appeared to suggest that Ram Charan didn’t reach out to him after Game Changer’s release — were taken out of context, leading to misunderstandings and hurt among Charan’s loyal fanbase. He stressed that there was never any intent to offend, and extended a heartfelt apology to Ram Charan, his family, and especially his fans, who were upset by the perceived slight.

 

“Ram Charan and I share a deep professional rapport, and my respect for the Mega family — including Charan and Chiranjeevi garu — is immense,” Shirish said in the statement. He went on to describe how such misinterpretations can strain not just fan sentiment, but also overshadow the real spirit of collaboration in the film industry.

 

The issue stems from the Game Changer fallout — a film that carried massive expectations but didn’t perform to its anticipated box office potential. While many within the industry remained tight-lipped, Shirish’s earlier comments about post-release silence from Charan sparked a wave of online backlash. Fans, especially those devoted to the Mega family, demanded clarification — and Shirish responded with transparency.

 

This entire episode is a reminder of just how deeply invested fans are in their stars, and how quickly narratives can spiral in today’s hyper-connected social media landscape. What may have been a casual remark became a trending controversy overnight, forcing industry veterans to step in with public damage control.

 

Despite the noise, Shirish’s apology stands as a gesture of humility and professionalism, one that reaffirms the values of respect and unity in an industry often caught between artistic ambition and audience expectations. And if anything, it shows how much weight a single sentence can carry when said in the public eye — especially when it involves a beloved star like Ram Charan.

 

As Game Changer continues to be dissected by critics and fans alike, the spotlight on off-screen dynamics like these only adds another layer to the film’s journey — one that goes beyond the box office, straight into the heart of Tollywood’s tightly knit fraternity.

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