'Game Changer' producer Shirish Reddy issues apology after his remark about Ram Charan stirs the internet: 'We did not speak to harm Chiranjeevi..'

Ram Charan’s 'Game Changer' was one of the most anticipated films of his career following the global success of RRR, but it failed at the box office, receiving poor reviews from both fans and critics.

After the setback, producer Dil Raju revealed that the film caused him financial losses and expressed his desire to collaborate with Ram Charan again on a blockbuster project.

Shirish Reddy's public apology letter

Amidst the controversy, Dil Raju’s cousin and co-producer, Shirish Reddy, made headlines for his comments about Ram Charan and director S. Shankar not checking in on them after the failure. He has since issued a public apology for the remark, which created unrest among Ram Charan’s fans.At a recent event, Shirish stated that neither Shankar nor Ram Charan had contacted them following the financial loss. As the comment sparked debate online, he responded with an official apology:“Global Star Ram Charan gave us his full time and support for the film Game Changer. We have had a close relationship with Megastar Chiranjeevi Garu’s family for many years. We did not speak in a way that would harm the reputation of Chiranjeevi Garu, Ram Charan Garu, or other Mega heroes.

If my words have hurt anyone’s feelings... please forgive me,” he wrote in a public statement.Dil Raju's reaction to Shirish's remarkEven before Shirish’s apology, his cousin and co-producer Dil Raju defended him during a media interaction, admitting that the remark was made in an emotional moment.“There was no ill intention behind his words,” he assured.About Game ChangerS. Shankar’s Game Changer was released in cinemas on 10 January this year, with Kiara Advani playing the female lead opposite Ram Charan.Ram Charan's work frontRam Charan is currently busy working on his upcoming film Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead.