Pooja Hegde, the leading lady of the blockbuster Telugu film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, recently made a statement that sparked a reaction on the internet. In an interview, she referred to the movie as a "Tamil film" instead of a Telugu one, causing fans to question her knowledge and comparison to Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela.
Despite her clarification that it was just a slip of the tongue and she meant no offense, netizens couldn't help but draw similarities between Pooja's statement and Urvashi's infamous gaffe where she called legendary singer and composer Kishore Kumar "Kumar Sanu".
This incident has brought back the debate about the cultural appropriation of South Indian cinema by Bollywood.
Moreover, it has raised questions about actors' responsibility to be well-informed about the movies they are a part of. While some are criticizing Pooja for her mistake, others are defending her and asking people not to make it a big deal. Overall, this controversy has once again highlighted the importance of being culturally sensitive and informed in the entertainment industry.

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