Is Allu Arjun a Character Artiste?: Gunasekhar

Director Gunasekhar got emotional during Today's press conference over the Nandi Awards controversy. 'Why Allu Arjun was given an Award in Character Artiste category? Jury Member told that Producer of 'Rudramadevi' might have applied for an award in such category. Allu Arjun received many Best Supporting Actor awards for Gona Ganna Reddy. AP Government alone recognized a Star Hero like him as Character Artiste. Should we feel happy for this award? In the application form given by Me to the Jury, I had applied award for Allu Arjun in Best Supporting Actor category only. Is it fair to call him a Character Artiste? Even Balayya has done a role in 'Oo Kodathara Ulikki Padathara'. It should be seen as a Special Role or Supporting Role. Fans will get hurt if a Star Hero is addressed as Character Actor. It appear like this is being done intentionally,' he alleges.

Many People raised the point 'Rudramadevi' was denied Tax Exemption and Nandi Awards as it's a story based on Telangana History. Condemning this version, Gunasekhar declared Rudramadevi as a National Leader. 'It's the story of a Woman who brought Telugus under one platform and ruled. A Jury Member says 'Rudramadevi' might have been denied award for nor following guidelines while applying. It's so funny! I applied to AP & Telangana Governments in similar format. I had even consulted Ministers Ayyanna Patrudu and Ganta for Tax Exemption. I had written a letter to Govt after tax exemption was given to 'Gautamiputra Satakarni'. Its really painful!'.