India, July 14 -- Telugu star Jr NTR earned love and respect from the internet after he reprimanded his own fans at the funeral of Kota Srinivasa Rao on Sunday. The actor was addressing the media after the funeral and paying respects to the deceased acting legend, when his fans began to chant his name. NTR left the dais but then came back to set the record straight.

In a video from the funeral that has been shared widely on social media, NTR addresses the reporters gathered there, talking about Kota Srinivasa Rao's legacy and impact on Telugu cinema. "Let's celebrate the legacy he left behind through his unforgettable performances, across all our mediums, without sorrow," he said in Telugu. As NTR finished his statement and turned around...