India, Feb. 27 -- Actor Akshay Kumar recently released a devotional song Mahakal Chalo, which soon landed in a controversy after a priest association expressed that some visuals in the song were inappropriate.

The association's president, Mahesh Sharma, spoke to News18, saying, "While the song is good, some visuals are inappropriate. In the video, Akshay Kumar is seen embracing the Shivling, which is not acceptable. Additionally, the bhasma (sacred ash) is being offered in the way which doesn't align with tradition."

Now, addressing the controversy, Akshay spoke up during a press conference for his upcoming movie, Kannappa. The actor, who plays Shiva in the Vishnu Manchu film, broke his silence over hugging the Shivling controversy in t...