Ravi Teja’s Irumudi under fire for hurting Ayyappa devotees’ sentiments; Samithi demands public apology
Updated On: 08 September, 2026 12:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ravi Teja’s Irumudi has drawn criticism from Ayyappa devotees, who allege that the film hurts religious sentiments and misrepresents Guruswamis and devotees. The Akhila Bharata Ayyappa Deeksha Prachara Samithi has demanded an unconditional apology from the team.

Irumudi poster (Picture via X)
Ravi Teja’s latest Telugu film Irumudi, directed by Shiva Nirvana, has landed in another controversy. The Akhila Bharata Ayyappa Deeksha Prachara Samithi has objected to certain scenes in the film, alleging that they hurt the sentiments of Ayyappa devotees and affect the sanctity associated with Guruswamis.
Samithi demands apology from Ravi Teja and makers
As reported by Telugu Samayam, the members of the Samithi held a press conference at Somajiguda Press Club and expressed their strong displeasure over the film. According to the organisation, they watched Irumudi later and were upset by the way Ayyappa Deeksha and Guruswamis were portrayed.


