After aggressively demanding an apology from Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan over his “evil eye” comments, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has now stepped back from his stand.

The Minister had earlier taken strong exception to the actor-turned-politician’s remarks, insisting that he withdraw them and offer an unconditional apology to the people of Telangana.

He even warned

that screening of Pawan Kalyan’s films in Telangana could be stopped if he failed to apologise.

On Friday, Venkat Reddy visited Andhra Pradesh to invite Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for the Global Summit, accompanied by Alair MLA Beerla Ilaiah.

When questioned by media on the controversy, he responded, “The issue is over. I came here for a good programme. It is not good to cr

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