A political row has erupted in Andhra Pradesh between Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and his predecessor, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, over the use of a dialogue from the upcoming film Pushpa 2. The controversy stems from a YSRCP worker displaying a placard with the slogan "Rappa Rappa Narukutham" (we'll chop heads one by one) during a recent public rally led by Jagan Mohan Reddy in Palnadu district. The slogan, a reference to a scene in Pushpa 2 and the Gangamma Jatara festival where animal sacrifices are performed, sparked immediate condemnation from the ruling TDP, Janasena, and BJP alliance, who accused the YSRCP of inciting violence.

The phrase "Rappa Rappa" is a colloquial Telugu expression that translates to "day by day" or "soon, one by one." The poster suggested that the YSRCP would seek violent revenge against their political rivals if they returned to power in 2029. Following the incident, a YSRCP worker named Ravi Teja was arrested after a complaint was filed by the TDP.

Jagan Mohan Reddy defended the use of the film dialogue, questioning whether it was wrong to use a movie dialogue in a democracy. He even repeated the dialogue and mimicked Allu Arjun's signature gesture from the film, drawing criticism for his apparent endorsement of violent rhetoric. Reddy also alleged that the individual holding the placard was previously associated with the TDP, implying that the person was expressing anger towards Chandrababu Naidu's government.

Chandrababu Naidu responded sharply, condemning what he described as a "criminal mindset." He questioned the appropriateness of using violent movie dialogues in political contexts and argued that it normalizes violence. Naidu stated that criminals think with a criminal mindset and they are trying to divert the public's attention. Naidu's son, Nara Lokesh, who is also a Minister in Telangana, echoed his father's sentiment, calling Jagan Reddy's attitude "very dangerous for democracy" and questioning whether he intended to "slaughter them like sheep."

The TDP-Janasena-BJP alliance has seized on the issue to accuse Jagan Reddy and the YSRCP of promoting "rowdyism" and a culture of intimidation. Social media campaigns have amplified this narrative, with TDP supporters labeling the YSRCP's actions as "criminal" and "psychotic". Chandrababu Naidu also criticized Jagan for being irresponsible and questioned whether real-world crimes depicted in films were permissible. He also alluded to the murder of Jagan's uncle, YS Vivekananda Reddy, while criticizing Jagan's stance.

Political analysts suggest that Jagan Reddy's defense of the provocative poster has intensified the controversy and cast the YSRCP in a confrontational light. The incident has reignited tensions between the two rival parties and raised concerns about the increasing use of violent imagery and rhetoric in Andhra Pradesh politics.