Varun Tej’s Korean Kanakaraju has landed in controversy after a comedy scene featuring Satya’s Sr NTR spoof sparked debate onlineWhile some viewers found the reference entertaining, others criticised the makers and questioned the intention behind the scene.
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Varun Tej’s Korean Kanakaraju faces backlash over Satya’s Sr NTR spoof (PC: Twitter)
Varun Tej’s latest horror comedy, Korean Kanakaraju, has landed in controversy after a comedy sequence featuring actor Satya became a major topic of discussion among viewers onlineThe scene takes inspiration from a popular dialogue and mannerisms of legendary actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) from his classic film, leading to mixed reactions from audiencesWhile some viewers considered it a fun reference to an iconic cinematic moment, a section of NTR fans expressed disappointment and questioned whether the makers crossed a line by using the veteran actor’s memorable scene for humour.
Satya’s NTR spoof scene sparks debate online
The controversy began after clips from Korean Kanakaraju started circulating on social media platformsIn the film, Satya’s character Kishtappa performs a spoof inspired by a famous scene from Sr NTR’s 1978 film Yuga Purushudu.
The original scene featured NTR playing Rajesh in a confrontation with Chandra Mohan’s AnandDuring the exchange, Rajesh comments on Anand’s fighting ability and questions whether he has fought beforeAnand’s confident response became one of the memorable moments from the film and later turned into a popular meme among social media users.
The dialogue gained renewed attention recently after fans and meme creators started sharing the scene online againSoon after, the same reference appeared in Korean Kanakaraju, creating a discussion among moviegoers.
What happens in Satya’s comedy sequence?
In Varun Tej’s horror comedy, Satya’s character Kishtappa finds himself in a situation where he gets beaten up repeatedlyWhen he finally gets a chance to respond, he delivers a dialogue inspired by NTR’s famous line from Yuga PurushuduThe scene also recreates some of NTR’s expressions and body language but presents it in a humorous manner.
While the intention appears to be a comedy reference, the sequence divided audiences after clips from the film went viralSome viewers enjoyed Satya’s comic timing and saw it as an acknowledgement of a classic film momentHowever, many NTR fans felt that the reference was not handled properly and criticised the makers for using an iconic scene for laughs.
See Sr NTR scene from Korean Kanakaraju here
Questions Raised Over #SrNTR Scene Promotion Strategy
In #KoreanKanakaraju movie scene was already shared on Insta & X before the releaseLater the production house reposted those posts so many people started questioning it.
Because of this SrNTR is getting too much…
— Cinema for You (@Cinemaaforu) August 6, 2026
Fans accuse makers of creating a planned buzz
A section of NTR fans on X questioned the timing of the scene and alleged that the meme’s sudden popularity before the film’s release was not accidentalSome users claimed that the old NTR clip started trending again close to the movie’s release because the makers wanted to create curiosity around the film.
One fan suggested that since the meme had already existed for a long time, bringing it into the movie and promoting it around the release period looked like a planned strategyAnother user criticised the decision and stated that while comedy references are common in cinema, using a scene connected to a legendary actor should be handled carefullyA fan wrote that showing a scene from an old movie, especially one from Anna garu’s industry-hit film, in this manner was disappointingThe user added, “Satya garu, you’re great at creating humour, but doing it at Anna garu’s expense like this is very wrongI request the film’s producer and the hero-director to remove this scene immediately.”
Some fans also requested the filmmakers to reconsider the inclusion of the sequence, while others debated whether the scene was simply a harmless recreation or crossed a line for admirers of the legendary actor.
@naralokesh @PawanKalyan
please look into the objectionable portrayal of NTR Garu’s iconic scene in “Korean Kanakaraju”—it has deeply hurt admirers sentiments.
Request immediate action to remove it
@IAmVarunTej @DirKrish @YoursSatya @kanduladurgesh pic.twitter.com/BjdMCJ4aTU— Rekha (@rekha_9999) August 6, 2026
Many viewers defend the scene
Despite the criticism, not everyone found the spoof offensiveSeveral viewers argued that the scene was simply a recreation of a popular cinematic moment and did not directly disrespect Sr NTRSome fans pointed out that Telugu cinema has a long tradition of referencing old films and iconic performances in comedy scenesThey felt Satya’s sequence should be viewed as a tribute rather than an insult.
Amaturish ❌
Immaturish ✅Satya timing #KoreanKanakaraju pic.twitter.com/cw2WUlJhNx
— ROLEX BABU (@Rolexbabuog) August 6, 2026
It was a genius move to include this reference in the dubbingAround 90% of the audience in the theatre connected with it and went bonkers.#KoreanKanakaraju pic.twitter.com/5awgnFChdi
— Satya (@YoursSatya) August 6, 2026
I Don’t Know Why Some People Are Getting Offended By The Amateurish Dialogues In #KoreanKanakaraju.
Many Movies Have Been Using References To Other Stars & Their Popular Dialogues For Decades.
Even During Sankranti, The Industry’s #MEGASTAR Used His Own Troll Dialogue In His…
— CineCorn.Com (@cinecorndotcom) August 7, 2026
About Korean Kanakaraju
Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, Korean Kanakaraju is a Telugu horror comedy featuring Varun Tej in the lead roleThe film which was released on August 7, also stars Ritika Nayak, Daksha Nagarkar and Satya in important roles.
