Veteran Telugu actor Nagarjuna Akkineni has strongly condemned the comments made by Congress leader Konda Surekha, where she linked Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KT Rama Rao with the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, drug abuse, and blackmail. Akkineni demanded that Surekha withdraw her comments and respect the privacy of those in the film industry. He also called her accusations "irrelevant and false." Meanwhile, KTR has not yet responded to the controversy, but his colleague Harish Rao Thanneeru has demanded an apology from the Congress leader.
Condemnation and Controversy over Konda Surekha's Comments
Veteran Telugu actor Nagarjuna Akkineni has fiercely condemned the recent remarks made by Congress leader Konda Surekha, which created a major controversy within the Telugu film industry.
Background:
Surekha's comments sparked outrage after she linked Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao (KTR), son of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, with the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. She also alleged KTR's involvement in drug abuse and blackmail within the industry.
Nagarjuna Akkineni's Response:
Akkineni, father of Naga Chaitanya, strongly condemned Surekha's comments and demanded that she withdraw them. He stated that her accusations were "irrelevant and false" and demanded respect for the privacy of those in the film fraternity.
Political Reactions:
KTR has not publicly responded to the controversy, but his colleague Harish Rao Thanneeru has called for an apology from Surekha. The Congress party has distanced itself from Surekha's remarks, with party spokesperson Sravan Dasoju stating that her views do not represent the party's stance.
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