Actor Urvashi Rautela has opened up about her experience working with Nandamuri Balakrishna in Daaku Maharaaj amid ongoing discussions surrounding the veteran actor’s public behaviour. While Balakrishna often grabs headlines for controversial viral moments, Urvashi revealed that her personal experience with him on set was different.
The actress spoke about the backlash around the film’s song “Dabidi Dibidi”, which had sparked heavy criticism online due to its choreography and the age gap between the lead actors. Despite the controversy, Urvashi Rautela defended the project and shared several positive memories from the shoot, including a surprising Valentine’s Day moment involving Balakrishna.
What Urvashi Rautela Said About Nandamuri Balakrishna
In an interview with Radio Nasha, Urvashi Rautela addressed the online criticism around her collaboration with Nandamuri Balakrishna in Daaku Maharaaj. While reacting to the controversy, she said, “I don’t know… sometimes it’s like one thing leads to another thing, then third thing, fourth thing… it was like that.”
The actress added that she genuinely enjoyed working with Balakrishna and praised their action scenes in the film. Urvashi said, “Working with him was definitely really, really amazing… and if you watch the film, do watch our action sequences also… that is really kick.”
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She also revealed an unexpected personal detail about him. The actress said, “Last year on Valentine’s Day, Balakrishna garu was the first person who wished me.”
Urvashi Rautela Reacts To Balakrishna’s Viral Behaviour
Over the years, Nandamuri Balakrishna has frequently gone viral for videos showing heated interactions with fans and media. Some clips have shown him pushing people away or reacting aggressively during public appearances. Reacting to those incidents, Urvashi Rautela admitted she had seen such moments herself but suggested they should be understood differently.
She said, “Yeah, many times I’ve seen… and it always used to be like…it used to be fun watching all this. They (fans) also love it… they are also happy… you won’t imagine.”
Why Dabidi Dibidi Triggered Online Backlash
The song “Dabidi Dibidi” from Daaku Maharaaj became a major talking point after its release. Several social media users criticised the choreography and labelled some dance steps as “vulgar” and “cringe.”
The controversy intensified because of the significant age gap between 64-year-old Nandamuri Balakrishna and 30-year-old Urvashi Rautela. Some viewers also claimed the actress looked uncomfortable in certain moments from the song.
However, Urvashi Rautela defended the track earlier as a “celebration of art” and mutual respect. She also explained that the song was intentionally designed as a “massy” number aimed at Balakrishna’s fan base.
Released on January 12, 2025, Daaku Maharaaj generated strong buzz among fans due to Balakrishna’s larger-than-life action avatar and commercial entertainment elements.
