Tollywood stars are in the dock as legal grievances emerge against a number of actors for promoting betting apps purportedly. Although some actors have already turned up for questioning at the police, others have given public explanations to justify their activities.
The most recent addition to this series of controversies are the celebrated actors Nandamuri Balakrishna, Gopichand, and Prabhas. A complaint was made by one Rama Rao, against the trio of promoting the Chinese betting site Fun88 on one episode of Balakrishna’s hit chat show, Unstoppable Season 2. The accusations have raised questions about the ethics of promoting such sites, which have been commonly associated with promoting illegal gambling.
This incident has brought back debates regarding the role of celebrities in selecting the brands they endorse. The case has attracted much public and government attention, with numerous people demanding more stringent controls over endorsements by public figures. As the investigation continues, this scandal is bound to result in stricter advertising rules within the entertainment industry.
