Actor Keerthy Suresh found herself facing an unexpected and awkward moment during promotions for her upcoming film Revolver Rita in Hyderabad. A reporter confronted her with claims that she had “insulted” megastar Chiranjeevi by saying in a past interview that her favourite dancer is Tamil superstar Vijay.
Keerthy, who has always maintained respect for both actors, addressed the bizarre allegation calmly despite repeated prodding.
The Question That Sparked the Exchange
At the press meet, the reporter referenced an old interview where Keerthy had said Vijay is her favourite dancer — a harmless choice that some online fan groups reportedly interpreted as disrespect toward Chiranjeevi. Pushing the point further, the reporter asked if she picked Vijay because she thinks he “looks better” than Chiranjeevi.
Keerthy shut down the comparison immediately.
“It’s not about who looks better. Chiranjeevi garu knows how big a fan I am of Vijay sir. I love Chiranjeevi garu, I love working with him, I respect him. I never meant anything disrespectful. If I’ve hurt his fans, I’m sorry.”
‘Chiranjeevi Garu Took It Sportively’
Explaining the context, Keerthy said she has discussed such topics openly with Chiranjeevi himself.
“He has asked me who I like acting with or whose dance I like. I told him I like Vijay sir’s dance and Suriya sir’s. He took it very sportively.”
Emphasising mutual respect between the stars, she added that both actors command massive fan bases and long careers. Her mother, actor Menaka, has also worked with Chiranjeevi — something she mentioned with pride.
Reporter Continues — Keerthy Stays Graceful
Even after her explanation, the reporter kept insisting that it was wrong to place Vijay on the same level as Chiranjeevi. Keerthy refused to take the bait.
“He’s a megastar and a legend — of course. But Vijay sir is also a legend in Tamil cinema. I’ve simply watched more of Vijay sir’s films. Chiranjeevi garu has always appreciated my honesty.
It’s sad that you can’t say what you feel without it being twisted.”
Where It All Began
The viral comment originated from a 2024 interview in which Keerthy was asked to choose a better dancer between the two stars. Her straightforward answer — “Vijay sir is my favourite dancer” — has now resurfaced in a way she never anticipated.
Final Words
Despite being cornered with unnecessary comparisons, Keerthy Suresh handled the situation with grace, clarity, and respect for both Chiranjeevi and Vijay. As Revolver Rita promotions continue, fans are praising her for staying composed — and for refusing to let a simple preference turn into a controversy.
