Rana Daggubati defends Sonam Kapoor following social media outrage over his remark

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The anticipation surrounding the upcoming Malayalam film ‘King of Kotha’ reached new heights as the core team, led by Dulquer Salmaan, graced a pre-release event in Hyderabad. The event was further lit up by the presence of Telugu stars Rana Daggubati and Nani, who came to show their unwavering support for the movie and their dear friend Dulquer.
However, it was Rana Daggubati`s speech at the event that truly grabbed attention within the film industry circles. During his address, he allegedly subtly took a dig at a Bollywood actor while showering praise on Dulquer. Without explicitly naming the actor, he referred to her as a "big Hindi cinema heroine." Although Rana avoided directly mentioning Sonam Kapoor`s name, netizens swiftly pieced together the puzzle, considering her collaboration with Dulquer in the 2019 sports romantic drama "The Zoya Factor." Following the widespread discourse generated by his comments, Rana came forward to apologize, clarifying that his "words were misinterpreted" and acknowledging Sonam as his "friend."