Andariki Namaskaram Controversy: Nidhhi vs Kajal

Nidhhi Agerwal, after a brief gap, is returning as the lead in two highly anticipated movies—Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1—Sword vs Spirit and Prabhas’s The Raja Saab.

A few weeks ago, during an #AskNidhhi interactive session on X, a fan asked her, “Do you know Telugu?” Nidhhi responded that she is not part of the “andariki namaskaram” batch.

This comment sparked speculation on social media, with many assuming Nidhhi was trolling Kajal Aggarwal, known for starting her speeches at Telugu events with “Andariki Namaskaram” before continuing in English.

Recently, Nidhhi Agerwal addressed the trolls and clarified her comments in an interview. She stated that her comment was not aimed at any other actress, including Kajal, but was a self-referential joke.

Nidhhi explained that she often starts her speeches with “Andariki Namaskaram” and then switches to English. However, she has been working on improving her Telugu and was simply poking fun at herself.

This clarification video has since gone viral, with people sharing their reactions across social media.

While Nidhhi has now clarified her intentions, many believe she could have worded her comment more clearly to avoid misunderstanding and the ensuing trolling directed at Kajal Aggarwal.