Prakash Raj is among the few actors who openly express their political views. The actor was an active supporter and participant in the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest in Delhi following the NEET paper leak. Because of his outspoken political views, in a recent interaction, his wife, Pony Verma, spoke about how Prakash has lost work.
He will believe in certain things and do it with 100% conviction. Because of his political positions, she said the actor lost several film opportunities and advertising assignments. “We all know Prakash is a fearless man. He was banned in Telugu multiple times. He stands his ground. Several films, people have simply backed off after paying advance. Pony also recalled the time Prakash participated in the CJP protest in Delhi and how ‘shaken and scared’ she was during the Chalo Sansad march after witnessing lathi charges and pellets guns used against protestors. The appeal comes amid concerns over electoral transparency and democratic rights, with protesters questioning the electoral process. On film front, Prakash was last seen in Ajay Devgn’s blockbuster Drishyam: The Conclusion. He has SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi and Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi’s G2 in pipeline.
However, she said Prakash remained unfazed. He told her that at least the mothers of the protesting students would know that he was standing alongside their children. “Please join us in Delhi tomorrow for protest to save our democracy,” he said.
On Saturday, Prakash shared a video urging people to join a protest in Delhi, calling for collective action to protect democracy.
