Over the past week, a bizarre yet trending discussion has taken over social media platforms—particularly X.com and Instagram—centered around food habits of two iconic Telugu film legends: the late N. T. Rama Rao and Megastar Chiranjeevi.
What started as a humorous debate among fans has now spiraled into a digital fan war, with undertones that are becoming increasingly sensitive and divisive.
The trending topic began when clips from old YouTube interviews resurfaced, featuring people who had worked with the late NTR.
These individuals recalled his eating habits, claiming that he once ate 40 Mirapakaya Bajjis (chili fritters) in one sitting and cooked and consumed two natu kodis (country chickens) every morning.
These anecdotes, while perhaps harmless in isolation, quickly snowballed into internet fodder. Social media users began sharing AI-generated photos of NTR with exaggerated depictions of these food habits, labeling him “Karanajanmudu”—a term that’s now being sarcastically used to describe indulgence or legendary status earned through eating.
Not to be left out, fans of Megastar Chiranjeevi responded by reviving stories about his supposed love for jalebis.
According to some posts, Chiranjeevi once consumed multiple plates of the sweet dish and allegedly received them from women he was romantically linked to in his early days. The conversation took an odd turn, turning into a competition over whose favorite actor had more impressive—or absurd—culinary habits.
Unfortunately, what began as playful trolling has taken a darker turn. The online banter between Nandamuri and Mega fans is now gradually morphing into caste-based arguments, with the discourse shifting from a food fight to a Kapu vs. Kamma narrative. This has raised concerns, as social media is being used to stoke divisive sentiments under the guise of fan rivalry.
It’s becoming increasingly common for young netizens—especially those highly active on platforms like X.com, Instagram, and Facebook—to engage in such trivial and disrespectful debates. In their quest for viral content and online clout, they are dragging legendary figures like N. T. Rama Rao and Chiranjeevi into senseless discussions that undermine their legacy.
Both NTR and Chiranjeevi are towering personalities who have left an indelible mark on Telugu cinema and public life. Reducing their lives and contributions to food memes and petty fan wars not only disrespects their memory but also reflects poorly on how social media culture is evolving.