Netizens troll Mahesh Babu for endorsing pan masala brand

NEW DELHI: Amid the controversy surrounding south actor Mahesh Babu over his controversial statement, netizens have now found yet another reason to troll him for promoting a tobacco brand with Tiger Shroff.

Mahesh Babu recently found himself embroiled in controversy over his statement "Bollywood can't afford me."

Recently, while promoting his upcoming movie 'Major', Mahesh Babu was asked when will he be making his debut in Hindi films.

The actor said that he wasn't interested in debuting in Bollywood and he didn't want to waste his time.

Following this, several celebrities and prominent figures from the industry reacted to the statement and while Babu received support from his fans, he also received flaks.

Netizens took to Twitter, trolling the actor for promoting a tobacco brand.

A user wrote, "it's funny how #MaheshBabu said that #Bollywood can't afford him. But a pan masala brand can ( he endorses Pan Bahar and having a Bollywood equivalent in Tiger shroff). Nothing wrong with it. But next time onwards, bring a better argument to act that Elite."

It's funny how #MaheshBabu said that #Bollywood can't afford him. But a pan masala brand can ( he endorses Pan Bahar and having a Bollywood equivalent in Tiger shroff). Nothing wrong with it. But next time onwards, bring a better arguement to act that Elite. pic.twitter.com/JkDGDBmpUC

— Shikhar Sinha (@pairgame) May 15, 2022

I assume only TFI stars like #MaheshBabu are allowed to sell Pan Masala products, while the rest are abused for doing the same. Nice double standards😒 @Its_CineHub
#SarkaruVaariPaata #SVP #PrithvirajChauhan pic.twitter.com/ymuv2Vw1oi

— J.P.S (@TheJ_P_S) May 12, 2022

Another said, "I assume only TFI stars like #MaheshBabu are allowed to sell Pan Masala products, while the rest are abused for doing the same. Nice double standards." Take a look at more reactions here.

I assume only TFI stars like #MaheshBabu are allowed to sell Pan Masala products, while the rest are abused for doing the same. Nice double standards😒 @Its_CineHub
#SarkaruVaariPaata #SVP #PrithvirajChauhan pic.twitter.com/ymuv2Vw1oi

— J.P.S (@TheJ_P_S) May 12, 2022

#AlluArjun rejects big offer of Tobacco..Bcoz it's harmful to people.. Where Actor like #MaheshBabu𓃵 promoting Pan Masala for Money #SHAME on him to promote this kind of ads
Note: Forget #Bollywood Actors who promote Alcohol pan masal ads #shameful

— Muhammad Mujahid (@mujahid5798) April 17, 2022

@urstrulyMahesh @NameisNani #Bollywood #MaheshBabu Working in Pan Masala felt like Hollywood .....😇🥴😆 @TheNameIsYash @KicchaSudeep @alluarjun pic.twitter.com/K1rtCbGgcd

— Amit chandra (@raijant) May 14, 2022

@urstrulyMahesh bollywood can't afford u but pan masala brand does 🤭😂😂 pic.twitter.com/CI7Lkqij1d

— SAMBIT ASH 🇮🇳 (@SAMBITASH2) May 11, 2022

A Pan Masala Company Can Afford @urstrulyMahesh but Bollywood Cannot 🤣🤣

— Sourav Gupta (@SouravGupta09) May 14, 2022