Actor Sivakumar apologises for knocking phone out of fan’s hands

Actor Sivakumar has tendered an apology for losing his temper and knocking down the phone of a fan, who tried to click a selfie with him recently.

The actor initially issued a clarification in which he said, “Taking selfies is something that involves one’s own interests as it might be something to relish at a later point in time. I have no claims to make upon one’s personal interests. But when it comes to treating a socialite or a celebrity, it shouldn’t be the same. They deserve their private space and respect. On this particular occasion, it so happened that from the moment I stepped out of the car till the time I reached the venue which was filled with 200-300 people, I felt a little disappointed as around 20-25 people were clicking selfies after pushing volunteers and guards who were accompanying me.

“What I personally feel is that, it is basic courtesy to ask anybody permission before one can start clicking pictures with them. A celebrity cannot be treated or taken for granted as public property . I am someone, who has never hesitated to take photos at airport and any gatherings with hundreds and thousands of people. I am not claiming to be Buddha or a saint. I am an ordinary person like you and am leading a life that I love.

“Moreover, I do not urge anyone to accept me as their leader or inspiring hero. Everyone is a hero in their own lives with their own ideologies, but at the same time, we should think at least for a while about how some of our deeds might affect others.”

However, he later issued a video clip in which he tendered an apology. He said, “Eager fans will tend to behave in this excited fashion while in the midst of an uncontrollable crowd. A popular artiste will have to tolerate all of that. Should a majority of the people feel that ‘No matter what, Sivakumar’s act of knocking the phone out of a fan’s hands was wrong,’ I hereby express my heartfelt apologies for my action. I am very sorry.”