A social media storm erupted after a viral podcast clip featured a brand strategist making sensational claims about Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, alleging that meeting the actor involves following as many as 42 rules.

The video spread rapidly across platforms, sparking heated debates online and drawing strong reactions from fans, who dismissed the remarks as exaggerated and misleading.

Responding swiftly, Team Allu Arjun issued a firm statement rejecting the allegations. 

"Certain recent comments made about Mr. Allu Arjun are completely baseless and untrue. He has always conducted himself with the utmost dignity and honour," the statement read. Allu Arjun's team also stated that they are moving forward with defamation action against those responsible.

"We take these false allegations seriously. Our legal team is initiating defamation proceedings against those responsible. We request everyone to refrain from spreading unverified information," the statement concluded.

Soon after the statement went viral, the podcast channel’s administrator announced that the controversial video had been taken down. She said the decision was made after her guest allegedly received threats and online harassment.