Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, directed by Anil Ravipudi and starring Venkatesh, is a blockbuster success this Sankranti season, resonating with family audiences.

However, a character named Bulli Raju, played by Master Revanth, has sparked debate for his portrayal as an OTT addict who uses abusive language.

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The film uses creative techniques, such as muting the cuss words and adding background music, to convey his behavior without directly showing it. While these scenes drew laughter in theaters, concerns have been raised about the potential negative impact on children.

People on social media claim that this portrayal, although intended as a cautionary message about the influence of OTT content, lacks a clear resolution or moral arc, leaving the wrong impression on younger viewers.

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Director Anil Ravipudi recently clarified his intent during the success meet. He explained that Bulli Raju's character was designed to highlight the adverse effects of unregulated OTT exposure on kids.

Despite this, the lack of an explicit moral takeaway has led to some backlash on social media, with viewers requesting the filmmaker to avoid such portrayals in the name of comedy.

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The controversy has sparked discussions on social media.

One user even criticized the scene, saying, "A kid abusing elders with vulgar words being enjoyed by family audiences is the real tragedy. Such films must be banned and not Animal or Arjun Reddy."

While the comedic elements in the film land well, the use of abusive language for a child character does raise questions about necessity. However, considering the director's good intentions, the controversy seems overstretched, and should not be further escalated.