STR - "No one can stop me from doing Mani Ratnam sir's film

Ahead of his maiden musical Sakka Podu Podu Raja's audio launch today evening, STR has briefly opened up about the AAA controversy surrounding him, to a leading media house,

"More than being controversial, it's funny to see all the talk about me. 6 months after AAA's release, Michael Rayappan is suddenly talking about all this in the media. He could've spoken about this before the film's release or soon after its release. Now, it's clear that he is being instigated to malign my image in public.

I particularly can't digest the fact that Michael Rayappan is accusing me of dubbing from my bathroom & doing anything for money's sake.

There are forces trying to pull me out of Mani sir's film by citing that I won't come to the shooting spot on time. I'll say now that I'll begin shooting for Mani sir's film on Jan 20 and will complete my commitments in 3 months. No one can stop me from doing that film."