Sarke Chunar Song Controversy: KD The Devil Director Prem Apologises And Calls It ‘A Small Issue’

The controversy around the song Sarke Chunar Teri from the movie KD: The Devil has taken a new turn as the song was removed due to the backlash against its lyrics. The song, which features Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, was accused of being vulgar in nature. Now, the director of the movie, Prem, has spoken about the controversy, clarifying the rumours, stating the reason behind the controversy, and mentioning the steps taken to solve the problem.

Prem Denies Sarke Chunar Controversy Strategy

Talking with Hindustan Times, director Prem dismissed allegations of generating controversy for publicity. He said, “I don’t want any controversy. Mine is an emotional film, and the song is meant to be something people dance to at parties.” He also added, “The song was, anyway, well-received in Karnataka and Kerala. So, why would we want to generate controversy?”

Director Said The Language Gap Led To Issues

Sarke Chunar controversy (Image: Instagram) 

According to Prem, the confusion arose due to linguistic differences. He said, “While I penned the original Kannada version, the Hindi lyrics were penned by Raqueeb Alam. I did not understand the Hindi words used in the translation, as I am not proficient in the language.” This is how the confusion remained unnoticed. 

Song Revised And Sent For Approval

After facing criticism, the makers have made some changes in the controversial parts of the song. The new version will be sent for Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) approval.

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Director Issues Apology

Director issued apology over song lyrics (Image: Instagram) 

Prem also apologised to those who were hurt by this incident. He said, “If anyone is hurt, I am very sorry. Our big film faced a small lyrics issue, but it has been blown out of proportion.” He also added that there are bigger issues in the world and that he was surprised that so much attention was given to the song. 

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KD: The Devil Release Details

KD: The Devil is a pan-India action drama set in 1970s Bengaluru. Starring Dhruva Sarja, along with Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, and Nora Fatehi, the film is scheduled to release on April 30, 2026.