Veteran producer Allu Aravind recently revealed that he maintains a secret Instagram account to follow celebrities, drawing widespread attention — and criticism — online.
In a conversation, the 76-year-old producer shared that he follows YouTuber and social media influencer Niharika MN and enjoys her videos.
While Niharika appeared slightly embarrassed by the revelation, Aravind casually defended his actions, saying there’s nothing wrong with using a fake ID to follow people.
However, his admission didn’t sit well with many on social media.
Netizens began trolling him, sarcastically asking, “Do you think you’re Allu Ayaan?” — referring to his grandson, the young son of actor Allu Arjun.
Many users criticized the idea of a senior industry figure secretly following young influencers, especially women, through a fake account.
The incident has sparked a debate about privacy, online behavior, and the generational disconnect on social media platforms.
