Prakash Raj he recently lost his mother, Swarnalatha Raj, who passed away due to age-related health problems. He was 86 years old. The veteran actor’s mother passed away on March 30, and her funeral took place the next day in Bengaluru. The last rites were performed in the old church of San Miguel, following the custom of family, friends or relatives saying goodbye to the deceased. This moment went viral on social media, where members of the film fraternity and several fans offered their condolences to the actor and his family during this difficult time.
Social media criticism arises over funeral rites
After the funeral, some social media accounts shared old clips of Prakash Raj, where he mentioned that he was not religious, criticizing the funeral dynamics. A difference was drawn between the actor’s comments and Raj’s dead mother’s Christian funeral, and the actor was dismissed as a hypocrite. The issue was shared on social media and quickly became a hot topic that generated different types of reactions. Some responses were against the actor, while others were in favor of his actions. So Prakash Raj chose to answer.
Prakash Raj firmly answers the critics with a clear message
Responding to the controversy, Prakash Raj directly addressed the critics and explained the rationale behind the funeral arrangements. Sharing her thoughts, the actor wrote: “Yes. I don’t believe in god… but my mother believed in her god. Who am I to deny her the right to be buried according to her beliefs? This is the basic respect we give each other. If you hate walking monsters you will understand this #justasking.”His statement quickly gained attention online, with many praising him for emphasizing respect for individual beliefs. Several fans and followers said that honoring a loved one’s faith, even if it differs from one’s own, reflects compassion and respect.
Prakash Raj also condemns fake social media posts in this difficult time
Along with responding to the funeral controversy, Prakash Raj also addressed another issue circulating online. A fake screenshot of a tweet purportedly posted by him to Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister’s mother started circulating on social media. The actor assured that the post was fake and slammed all those spreading fake news and propaganda. He slammed people for posting fake tweets and spreading hate during a time of mourning. However, amid the uproar, Prakash Raj naturally thanked everyone who supported him and his family during this time. He thanked all well-wishers for their support, love and respect.
