People Media Factory issued a statement to apologize to the Censor Board and its Officer. This apology followed unintended comments made by actor Bandi Saroj at a recent event. The production house clarified its respect for the Censor Board and its procedures. They also stated that the remark was unplanned and is being removed from all published content. The company expressed gratitude for the Censor Board’s ongoing support.
During the event, the actor claimed his film received an ‘A’ certificate because Censor Board members were intimidated by his powerful performance. Following this public statement, the production team accepted responsibility and formally apologized.
People Media Factory released an official note, conveying “sincere apologies to the Censor Board and the Censor Officer” for the incident. They explained that actor Bandi Saroj made an “unintended remark” and affirmed their “highest regard for the Censor process.” The company described the comment as a “loose and unintended statement,” confirming its withdrawal “from all published content.” The team also acknowledged the Board’s role and thanked them for their “continued cooperation and support,” concluding the message with regards from TG Vishwa Prasad.
The company’s written statement read: “People Media Factory offers its sincere apologies to the Censor Board and the Censor Officer for the regrettable incident yesterday. Our actor, Bandi Saroj, made an unintended comment concerning the Censor Board and the Officer’s responses. We want to clarify that we hold the Censor process in the highest regard and deeply respect the Board’s function in overseeing content with responsibility and integrity. The Board consists of highly capable administrators and senior industry professionals whose advice we greatly value. The comment was a casual and unintended statement, and we are removing it from all published content immediately. We thank the Censor Board for their ongoing cooperation and assistance.”
This incident quickly became a topic of discussion across various platforms, including social media and film news outlets, highlighting the importance of official statements in managing public relations within the Tollywood industry.