Comedian Garik Kharlamov’s joke on the Comedy Club stage tied to Nikita Kologrivy’s recent public antics
During a recent episode of Comedy Club, comedian Garik Kharlamov referenced the ongoing media chatter surrounding actor Nikita Kologrivy. The moment was noted by a Telegram channel owned by StarHit, which highlighted the exchange and its impact on viewers following the show. The conversation added to the public conversation about the actor and his career at this time.
Another notable moment from the program featured Slava Kopeikin, who is best known for playing Turbo in the TV series The Boy’s Word. The show also included appearances by Ivan Yankovsky, Nikita Kologrivy, Anna Peresild and a number of other artists. Kharlamov used the moment to ask Kopeikin how life had shifted for him since the success of the series and why it seemed that just one member of the team was perceived as facing more intense scrutiny. Kopeikin responded with humor, suggesting that the journey for everyone involved was just beginning, and the audience welcomed the hopeful tone he offered.
On March 21, reports circulated that Nikita Kologrivy was detained following a disturbance in a Novosibirsk restaurant. It was reported that he was involved in a confrontation with staff, and that he had become aggressive toward the restaurant staff after a dispute over service and a claimed demand for sex. Legal proceedings followed, resulting in a seven day sentence for petty hooliganism. The incident generated widespread discussion about the actor and the responsibilities that accompany public life.
By March 25, news emerged that the producers of the project Zhirinovsky Take Off had decided to recast the role due to filming delays connected to the arrest. At the same time, director Alexander Baranov stated that Kologrivy remained a contender for the lead role, indicating that casting decisions could still evolve as the production timeline progressed. The unfolding events highlighted how real world circumstances can affect filming schedules and actor availability in high profile productions.
There were further remarks linked to a separate incident in which a public figure apologized to a harmed party and criticized the aggressor in strong terms. Coverage around this part of the story reflected the broader media focus on accountability and the public responses to controversial behavior. Throughout these developments, the conversation stayed centered on accountability, timing, and the dynamics of fame in the entertainment industry.