Harshaali Malhotra, widely known for her endearing portrayal of 'Munni' in 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', is making her much-anticipated comeback to the silver screen after a decade. Her return is set to be alongside South superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna in the film 'Akhanda 2', while recently, the film's song 'Thandavam' was officially launched at an event, where the entire team of 'Akhanda 2' was present. Nandamuri Balakrishna and Harshaali Malhotra were also part of this song launch event, but an incident. Involving the two has now become a major point of contention and discussion across social media platforms.
The Incident at the 'Thandavam' Song Launch
During the 'Thandavam' song launch event, while posing for photographs on stage, Nandamuri Balakrishna was observed holding Harshaali Malhotra's hand and pulling her towards him. In the circulating video clips, Harshaali appears visibly uncomfortable during this interaction, while Also, in another video, Balakrishna is seen gesturing for her to come closer, and the same expressions of discomfort are evident on Harshaali's face. These video snippets quickly went viral on social media, drawing sharp reactions and widespread criticism from users who found Balakrishna's actions inappropriate and insensitive.
Harshaali Malhotra's Anticipated Comeback
Following the viral videos, social media users expressed strong disapproval of Nandamuri Balakrishna's conduct. Many users condemned his actions, voicing concern for Harshaali Malhotra. One user commented, 'Please... keep this child away from this man, while ' Another user, observing Harshaali's facial expressions, wrote, 'Harshaali has a smile on her face, but discomfort and fear are clearly visible in her eyes. ' Some even went as far as to compare Balakrishna's actions to 'pulling furniture,' highlighting the depth of public anger and disappointment regarding his behavior. The overwhelming sentiment online indicates that Harshaali's fans and other social media users were deeply displeased with Balakrishna's actions.
Harshaali Malhotra recently announced her comeback through social media, a piece of news that brought immense joy to her fan base. Her performance as Munni in Salman Khan's 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' earned her widespread acclaim for her innocent yet powerful acting. In that film, she played a Pakistani child who gets lost in India. After 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', Harshaali took a break from acting but remained connected with her fans through social media. Now, after a 10-year hiatus, the news of her return has thrilled her admirers, many. Of whom commented on her posts expressing their excitement for her return to the silver screen.
'Akhanda 2' Release and Future Expectations
'Akhanda 2' is a Telugu film that's slated to be dubbed and released in Hindi and other languages, while the movie is scheduled to hit theaters on December 5, 2025. Harshaali's fans are eagerly awaiting her appearance on the big screen once again. However, the recent controversy has introduced an unexpected turn amidst the film's promotion, and it remains to be seen what impact this incident will have on the film's release, while the discussion surrounding Nandamuri Balakrishna's behavior continues on social media, with many hoping that such incidents will be avoided in the future, ensuring a more respectful environment for all artists involved.
