Telangana Minister Konda Surekha’s recent comments alleging that BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao was the main reason for the separation of Tollywood’s former star couple Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, which sparked huge controversy.
In response, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Akkineni’s family—including Nagarjuna, Amala, Naga Chaitanya, and Akhil—strongly denounced the claims. Numerous top celebrities from Tollywood expressed their support for the family, criticizing Konda Surekha’s remarks.
Jr. NTR was among the first to speak out, stating on X, “Konda Surekha Garu, dragging personal lives into politics is a new low. Public figures, especially those in responsible positions like you, must maintain dignity and respect for privacy. It’s disheartening to see baseless statements thrown around carelessly, especially about the film industry. We will not sit quietly while others make baseless allegations against us. We should rise above this and maintain respect for each other’s boundaries. Let’s ensure our society does not normalize such reckless behavior in democratic India.”
Megastar Chiranjeevi also came in support and said it was extremely painful to see disgraceful remarks made by the women minister. It is a shame that celebs and film members become soft targets as they provide instant reach and attention.
In his statement, he wrote, “We as Film Industry stand united in opposing such vicious verbal assaults on our members. No one should stoop to this level for scoring political points by dragging unconnected people and more so women into their political slugfest and make distasteful allegations. We choose our leaders to make society a better place to live in and not contaminate it by lowering the discourse. Politicians and people in honorable positions should set better examples. Trust the concerned will make amends and withdraw these malicious remarks immediately.”
Many other celebrities, including Nani, Allu Arjun, Venkatesh Daggubati, Sudheer Babu, Varun Tej, and others, also condemned Konda Surekha’s remarks, joining the call for respect and accountability.
