Chiranjeevi slams paid fan meet-ups in UK, promises refunds |
Megastar Chiranjeevi has taken a strong stance against middlemen who have been charging fans for unauthorized meet-and-greets. In a message on social media, Chiranjeevi expressed his gratitude for his fans’ love but condemned the practice of collecting fees for these interactions. He assured that any money collected would be refunded immediately and mentioned that he would never support such actions.
The ‘Vishwambhara‘ star who is currently in the United Kingdom, was honored with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the UK Parliament‘s House of Commons on March 20.
On X (formerly Twitter) he wrote, “My Dear Fans, I am deeply touched by all your love and affection in wanting to meet me in UK. However, I’ve been informed that some individuals are attempting to charge a fee for the fan meetings. I strongly condemned this behaviour. Any fee collected by any one will be refunded immediately. Please be cautious and know that I will NEVER support these actions, anywhere. The bond of love and affection we share is priceless. It cannot be commercialised by anyone in any manner. Let’s keep our interactions genuine and free from any kind of exploitation”
The award was presented by Bridge India, a London-based think tank, recognized his contributions to cinema and public service. The ceremony was attended by prominent British-Indian Members of Parliament, including Navendu Mishra, Sojan Joseph, and Bob Blackman.
On the work front, Chiranjeevi is gearing up for several exciting projects. His next film, ‘Vishwambhara’, is a fantasy action adventure scheduled for release later this year. Additionally, he has announced a collaboration with ‘Dasara’ director Srikanth Odela for a violent gangster drama. Chiranjeevi will also be working on a comedy-drama with Anil Ravipudi, marking a return to the genre after a long time.
