Urvashi Rautela Addresses Viral Balakrishna Video Controversy, ‘Dabidi Dibidi’ Song Backlash

Actor Urvashi Rautela has responded to ongoing online discussions surrounding her collaboration with veteran Telugu actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna, particularly after viral videos and criticism linked to their film Daaku Maharaaj and the song Dabidi Dibidi gained attention on social media.

During a recent interview with Radio Nasha, Rautela said the controversy surrounding the project evolved gradually as online conversations expanded over time. She explained that isolated incidents eventually turned into a larger public debate across social media platforms.

Despite criticism directed at the film and song, Rautela described her own experience working with Balakrishna as positive. She praised their collaboration and recalled the energetic atmosphere on set, especially during action scenes.

The actress also commented on viral videos featuring Balakrishna interacting with fans, clips that previously triggered mixed reactions online. According to Rautela, she had personally witnessed similar moments and did not interpret them negatively. She added that many fans appeared happy and excited rather than offended during such interactions.

Sharing a personal memory, Rautela revealed that Balakrishna was the first person to wish her on Valentine’s Day last year, describing the gesture as memorable.

Discussing his personality, she referred to Balakrishna as energetic, approachable, and “childlike” in nature. Rautela noted that while the actor maintains a powerful public image, he is also grounded and enjoys connecting with people, especially children.

Her remarks offer a more personal perspective on Balakrishna amid continuing online discussions, while also highlighting his popularity in Telugu cinema and the way colleagues view him behind the scenes.