Actor Allu Arjun discovered himself on the centre of controversy on Independence Day after he wished his followers on the event with a picture that didn’t characteristic the Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag. The Pushpa actor later deleted his publish.
On August 15, Allu Arjun shared a publish on social media platform X with an illustration of the nationwide flag and the Crimson Fort. The picture additionally featured his identify.
Social media customers had been fast to level out that whereas the Ashoka Chakra appeared within the backdrop of the picture, it was lacking from the Indian flag.
A consumer wrote, “He has no information in any respect. The Nationwide Flag ought to have the Ashoka Chakra.”
He has no information in any respect, Nationwide Flag ought to have Ashoka Chakra.
And WTF his identify on Crimson Fort ????????????
— Shubham Jakkalwad (@Shubham_Jkl) August 15, 2026
Others slammed the actor for utilizing his emblem on the Independence Day publish. “Utilizing his emblem even on these sort of needs. Very low cost,” one other added.
Utilizing his emblem even on these sort of needs. Very low cost ????????
— Misplaced Soul (@LostSoul1056) August 15, 2026
An individual joked, “AA would not know use AI lol.”
AA would not know use AI lol
— Krine (@Krine1361967) August 15, 2026
One other referred to as it a “lack of awareness.”
Lack of Information ???????? https://t.co/9K7JQ7fUm7
— Vinnu???????? (@Alexjack27) August 15, 2026
Some folks defended Allu Arjun, claiming that the actor’s staff was responsible for the error. “We will see the Ashoka Chakra under, however not on the flag may very well be a mistake. Cease making it a giant factor. Individuals do errors and it is the error of his staff,” a person identified.
We will see Ashoka chakra under comfortable however not on the flag may very well be a mistake. Cease making it a giant factor, folks do errors and it is the error of his staff
— Rogue Dragon (@AgeOfRevolt) August 15, 2026
Allu Arjun has not but issued any assertion on the matter.
Allu Arjun’s Subsequent Undertaking
After the success of Pushpa 2: The Rule, Allu Arjun is ready to look within the sci-fi film Raaka. Directed by Atlee, the movie was earlier titled AA22xA6 earlier than its identify was unveiled. That is Allu Arjun and Atlee’s first collaboration. Raaka additionally options Deepika Padukone, Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh and Janhvi Kapoor.
The primary look of Raaka was unveiled in April. The picture confirmed Allu Arjun with kohl-rimmed eyes and prosthetic make-up. An enormous claw stands out of a woollen apparel, hinting at some sort of transformation.
Allu Arjun will reportedly play 4 characters within the sci-fi drama. Whereas the makers haven’t confirmed the hypothesis, rumours recommend that the actor will painting a grandfather, a father, and two sons. Raaka shall be launched in 2027.
