Sampoornesh Babu Clarifies Controversy Over Journalist Interview

Actor Sampoornesh Babu has responded to the controversy that erupted over an interview conducted by journalist Nagendra Kumar as part of the promotions for The Paradise. During the conversation, Nagendra Kumar questioned Sampoornesh Babu about entering the film industry despite not having a film background and used a remark that was widely perceived as disrespectful. The comments triggered criticism on social media, with several netizens and the actor’s fans objecting to the manner in which the question was asked.

Following the criticism, journalist Nagendra Kumar apologised for his remarks and clarified that he had not intended to make the comments in a derogatory manner. Sampoornesh Babu subsequently released a video explaining his perspective on the matter. He said Nagendra Kumar has been a close acquaintance since the days of Hrudaya Kaleyam and that journalists in the industry have supported him like brothers. He explained that the comments were made in the context of their familiarity and requested fans not to interpret them negatively. His clarification has since been shared widely on social media.