actor DanushA recent video of him having a great time with his son Linga Once again, it became a trending topic on social media. Fans have now widely shared the video, in which Dhanush says, “Lingaa baby…if you suck, I’m your daddy,” a play on his popular ‘Maari 2’ dialogue. The light-hearted exchange has resurfaced just as the actor faces criticism online for a recent inspirational story he told. As the two videos continue to go viral, they have sparked new discussions on social media platforms.
Dhanush’s ‘Kutti Story’ faces trolls for resemblance to Les Brown’s speech
The latest buzz started after Dhanush addressed fans at a blood donation camp organized by his fan club. During his speech, he urged fans to continue participating in social service and shared a personal story about playing video games with his son Lingaa. He recalled that he would usually give Linga another win after winning the first two games. One day, however, he won every game, and his son insisted on playing another one because he had never won one. Dhanush said the incident taught him that one should never stop trying until they succeed. Shortly after the speech went viral, some social media users claimed the story was very similar to an old motivational speech by world-renowned speaker Les Brown, sparking debate, parody and comparisons online.
As the debate intensifies, Internet users compare the two videos
As the controversy intensified, many users began posting clips of Dhanush’s speech alongside Les Brown’s earlier speech. In Les Brown’s version, he also describes playing games with his son and losing on purpose to build the child’s self-confidence. Many Internet users believe that not only the central message, but even the way the stories are told are similar. Some accused Dhanush of allegedly plagiarizing the anecdote without getting due recognition, while others said inspirational stories are often retold in different forms and the lesson is more important than the origin. Since then, the debate has become one of the most talked about entertainment issues on the Internet.
Viral father-son clip adds different dimension to conversation
In a spoof, Dhanush and Lingaa’s film adds a more personal and emotional dimension to the conversation. Fans have been sharing the Maari 2-inspired dialogue and calling it one of the actor’s sweetest off-screen moments with his son. This popular ‘Kutti story’ may have divided opinions, but this father-son video takes us back to the interesting relationship between Dhanush and Linga. The throwback clip has been given a new lease of life amid the ongoing debate surrounding the speech on social media, demonstrating once again how quickly old celebrity moments can resurface when new controversies arise.
