Malayalam actor Shiva Hariharan has publicly rejected claims that Allu Arjun follows a strict list of 42 behavioral rules, calling the controversy a “complete myth”. His statement comes amid an online discussion sparked by allegations made by brand strategist Kaveri Baruah on a now-deleted podcast episode.

The claim – which suggested Arjun’s team circulated a detailed list of dos and don’ts before meetings – spread quickly on social media. However, Hariharan, who has worked with the Pushpa star on a commercial shoot, has now come forward to offer a completely different story.

What did Shiv Hariharan say?

Responding to the flood of messages from fans, Hariharan termed the rumors as baseless. Sharing his personal experience, he called Allu Arjun “one of the nicest and kindest actors” he has worked with.

He revealed how the actor personally ensured that the team members received the photographs after the shoot, even sending managers to coordinate. This narrative is in stark contrast to the image painted by earlier allegations.

What were the claims of ’42 Rules’?

Barua had alleged that southern stars often come with elaborate entourages and in Arjun’s case, there were instructions like not making eye contact or shaking hands. The comment sparked debate about celebrity culture and commercialism in the industry.

Arjun’s team immediately denied the allegations, calling them “completely baseless and untrue”, and confirmed that legal action was being initiated for defamation.

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What’s next for Allu Arjun?

Despite the controversy, Arjun is focusing on his upcoming projects, including director Atlee’s much-awaited pan-India venture, tentatively titled AA22xA6.

For now, the debate highlights how quickly reputations can be shaped – and challenged – in the digital age. One podcast comment, and suddenly there’s a rule book on the Internet.