It is known the recently a Bollywood actor named Arshad Warsi voiced his disappointment with Prabhas' portrayal in the film Kalki 2898 AD. While he lauded Amitabh Bachchan's outstanding performance as Ashwatthama, he criticized Prabhas' appearance, comparing it to a “Joker” and suggesting he should have been styled more like Mel Gibson.

Despite the film’s tremendous success, Arshad expressed confusion over the creative decisions regarding Prabhas’ look, remarking, “Why do filmmakers do this, I will never understand.” These comments spread like wildfire on social media. While Prabhas fans are trolling the actor for such shameful comment and few people in Bollywood supporting it.

Prabhas fans trolled Arshad Warsi and North audience trolled Prabhas and other Telugu actors who supported Prabhas. Now, the creator Nag Ashwin himself reacted on this matter. The director requesting everyone to stop these trolls and unnecessary hatred.

He replied, "Let's not go backwards..no more north-south or bolly vs tolly..eyes on the bigger picture.. United Indian Film Industry..Arshad saab should have chosen his words better..but it's ok..sending buji toys 4 his kids..il work hard so tweets fdfs that prabhas was the best ever in k2." He promised to show Prabhas in his best in Kalki 2898AD.

The director also replied to someone who is spreading hate with North vs South trolls. Nag Ashwin wrote, "Who are you man? Why so much hate? And spreading division? We are all in this together...Chill... Can I send u a bujji toy?"