The controversy surrounding the song “Gudilo Badilo” from DJ Duvvada Jagannadham has grown bigger with some Brahmin Associations claiming that the lyrics are quite objectionable. At a time when the song raced past 5-million-views in record time, director Harish Shankar has decided to give a stunning clarity.
In fact, Brahmin elders have objected to the lines like “Agarahaarala Tamalapakalle Taakutondi Tamakam” written by Sahiti for the song. Talking about this, Harish Shankar introduced himself as a pure and chaste Brahmin before claiming that he didn’t spell any insult for Brahmins.
“Of course, a guy from Agraharam compares his love with the things he sees around him. He will talk about only Tamalapaku (Betel leaf) from his place but won’t compare love with Maavidaku (Mango Leaf) from Pakistan” quipped Harish Shankar, clarifying his stand upright.
He further added that If a guy says he can’t focus on studies, it doesn’t mean he is insulting Goddess Saraswathi. “A betel leaf from Agraharam is purer because a leaf once used for Abhishekam will not be used again. So, a brahmin guy has to compare his love with a Tamalapaku but not with a piece of chicken” he avers.
“By spending a year on the script and spending 70 crores to make it, definitely my target will not be mocking off any particular community. We are showing a Brahmin as a hero in the film, not Allu Arjun. I will feel happy if you don’t understand the lyric, but don’t try to interpret in wrong way” he said concluding. Also, Harish Shankar thanked for the 5+ million views.