Puri Jagannadh apologises for quip on Raghavendra Rao

All of us make mistakes. Especially when we are on an upward curve in our careers. It's not that we intend to harm anyone with our words. But, generally, we'd like to show that we too are smart. And filmmakers are no exception. During the shooting of Super in 2005, director K Raghavendra Rao dropped in on the sets to narrate the story of Sri Ramadasu to Nagarjuna. Puri Jagannadh, who was also present there, jokingly said to Raghavendra Rao, "Who will see such kind of films anymore, sir? I think you should retire now." Although the observation was made in lighthearted spirit, Raghavendra Rao just smiled and left it at that. But Puri realised the blunder he had committed sooner than latter. And had been cursing himself for having spoken like that to a director like Raghavendra Rao. Recently, during a function, where Raghavendra Rao was also present along with him, he narrated the incident and went on to say, "I realise now what a blunder I committed that day. My film Super did not fare so well, but Raghavendra Rao's Sri Ramadasu went on to become a super duper hit. Such people should keep on making films," he said. And he took the opportunity to seek forgiveness for his tasteless comments. "Sorry, sir, please forgive me," he said turning to Raghavendra Rao. Ok Jagannadh, you are forgiven. But this should serve as an eyeopener to all the guys who think they are larger than life once they have a hit under their belt.