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‘Film industry will not tolerate’: SS Rajamouli slams Konda Surekha’s remarks on Samantha, Naga Chaitanya’s divorce

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Filmmaker SS Rajamouli came out strongly against the remarks of Telangana Minister Konda Surekha, who linked the divorce between actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu to a political controversy. Joining the chorus of criticism against the remarks, the Baahubali and RRR filmmaker called for respecting boundaries and maintaining dignity. (Also read: After Samantha, Rakul Preet Singh slams Konda Surekha for dragging her into ‘malicious’ political controversy) SS Rajamouli has slammed Telangana minister Konda Surekha’s remarks on Samantha What Rajamouli said Rajamouli also said that baseless allegations are “intolerable” especially when made by public officials. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Rajamouli posted, “Respect boundaries, maintain dignity. Baseless allegations are intolerable, especially when made by public officials! #FilmIndustryWillNotTolerate.” This comes after Telangana Minister K Surekha linked former Minister and BRS leader KTR to the divorce of Samantha and Naga Chaitanya, accusing KTR of tapping the phones of actors and blackmailing them. On Wednesday, Konda Surekha told reporters, “It is KT Rama Rao because of whom (actress) Samantha’s divorce happened. He was a minister at that time …

After Samantha, Rakul Preet Singh slams Konda Surekha for dragging her into ‘malicious’ political controversy

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Actor Rakul Preet Singh lashed out at Telangana Minister Konda Surekha for allegedly using her name in a speech, and asked the Congress leader not to use her name for gaining “political mileage.” Taking to social media platform X on Thursday, Rakul shared a long note. She said it pains to hear “baseless and vicious rumours” being spread about women of her fraternity. (Also Read: Amid row over Surekha Konda’s comment, Samantha Ruth Prabhu finds peace at temple, thanks ‘Devi’ for guidance) Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Rakul Preet Singh slam Konda Surekha The Yaariyan actor also stated that what is more “disheartening” is the fact that the remarks were made by another woman, in a responsible position. This comes after Telangana Minister K Surekha linked former Minister and BRS leader KTR to the divorce of Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya, accusing KTR of tapping the phones of actors and blackmailing them. She accused KTR of being involved in drug-related parties, phone tapping, and blackmailing female actors. Surekha also made comments on Rakul Preet’s marriage. …

I&B Minister questions ‘silence’ of Rahul Gandhi over Telangana Minister’s remarks on film personalities

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Ashwini Vaishnaw questioned the ‘silence’ of Rahul Gandhi over a statement of Telangana government Minister purportedly “slandering the character of leading film personalities”.  | Photo Credit: PTI Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday questioned the “silence” of Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over a statement of Telangana government Minister purportedly “slandering the character of leading film personalities”. “The statements by a Minister in the Telangana government slandering the character of leading film personalities are appalling and signify the anti-woman mindset of the Congress. At the same time, it shows how this party views the entertainment industry, which is the pride of India,” said Mr. Vaishnaw on X. “There is no place for such discourse in our society. Silence of Mr. Rahul Gandhi and the top Congress leadership shows they support such remarks,” he said. The said statement of Konda Surekha, Telangana Minister for Forest and Environment and Endowments, has triggered a sharp reaction from members of the Telugu film fraternity with several of them taking to the social media …

SS Rajamouli Condemns Surekha For ‘Baseless’ Claims About Samantha, Naga Chaitanya: ‘Industry Won’t Tolerate…’

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SS Rajamouli stood up for the Akkineni family and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. SS Rajamouli urged that people’s boundaries should be respected. SS Rajamouli has condemned Konda Surekha for her shocking claims about Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s divorce. He said that ‘baseless allegations’ by public officials are ‘intolerable’. The minister claimed that KT Rama Rao demanded Samantha be sent to him in exchange for sparing Nagarjuna’s N Convention Center from demolition, and that her refusal led to Samantha’s divorce from Naga Chaitanya. SS Rajamouli wrote on X, “Respect boundaries, maintain dignity. Baseless allegations are intolerable, especially when made by public officials! #FilmIndustryWillNotTolerate.” Have a look at his post here: Earlier today, Nagarjuna filed a criminal defamation case against Konda Surekha regarding her shocking claims. Naga Chaitanya took to X to share the complaint letter. For the unversed, Surekha recently claimed that Rama Rao was responsible for the split between Naga Chaitanya and Samantha, sparking a wave of controversy. According to Surekha, KTR’s alleged interference caused disturbances in the Akkineni family, which ultimately led to …

Top Stars Slam Minister’s Naga-Samantha Divorce Remark

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Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR and Allu Arjun are among the top actors who slammed the minister’s remarks Hyderabad: Top stars of the Telugu film industry have come out strongly against Telangana Minister Konda Surekha’s remarks linking Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KT Rama Rao with the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Veteran actor Chiranjeevi said in a post on X that he was “extremely pained” to see the “disgraceful remarks” by the minister. I am extremely pained to see the disgraceful remarks made by an honourable woman minister. It is a shame that celebs and members of film fraternity become soft targets as they provide instant reach and attention. We as Film Industry stand united in opposing such vicious verbal… — Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) October 3, 2024 “It is a shame that celebs and members of film fraternity become soft targets as they provide instant reach and attention. We as Film Industry stand united in opposing such vicious verbal assaults on our members,” Mr Chiranjeevi said. “No one should stoop to this level …

Sobhita Dhulipala Says She Doesn’t Believe In Relationship ‘Dealbreakers’: ‘Don’t Think My Love Is…’

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Sobhita and Naga had a simple engagement in August this year. Sobhita Dhulipala said that she doesn’t put conditions in love. Sobhita Dhulipala has caught everyone’s attention after she recently got engaged to Naga Chaitanya. Fans are eagerly awaiting any news about their wedding. Amid this, the actress recently opened up about her idea of love and said that she doesn’t believe in setting conditions in love. She said her feelings for someone are not dependent on their actions. Speaking to India Today, Sobhita said she doesn’t believe in ‘dealbreakers’ or conditions in love. She said, “I don’t believe in definitions or terms like describe yourself in three words or this is the one thing I don’t like. I can tell you things that I admire deeply or things that I am immediately moved by but if I were to say I don’t like someone who does this or if I have to be in a situation where a loved one or family does something like that, I would like to be in a position …

Telangana Minister Konda Surekha Apologises For Naga-Samantha Remarks, But…

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Amid the massive backlash surrounding her remark on the divorce of celebrity couple Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Telangana Minister Konda Surekha apologised to the actors and their families, but did not back down from her allegations against Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KT Rama Rao. She also stressed that Mr Rao, also known as KTR, must apologise. “I spoke about a family. It was an unexpected slip of the tongue on my part. When I saw their tweets, I felt bad. When I realised that, I felt bad that I hurt someone. So I unconditionally withdraw my statement. But in KTR’s case, there is no going back. I demand his apology,” the minister said.  Ms Surekha has alleged that KTR, a former minister, tapped the phones of actresses and blackmailed them. In this connection, she said he was behind the divorce of Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya. “It is KT Rama Rao because of whom (actress) Samantha’s divorce happened… He was a minister at that time and used to tap the phones of …

Teja Sajja reminds Konda Surekha of difference between actors, politicians in sharp jab: ‘3 lakh votes may make you…’

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Telangana minister Konda Surekha continues to draw the ire of the Telugu film industry for her recent remark on Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s divorce from Naga Chaitanya. HanuMan actor Teja Sajja released a strongly worded statement, reminding the minister how crucial actors are to society. (Also Read: Allu Arjun hits out at Konda Surekha over her remarks on Samantha-Naga Chaitanya divorce: ‘Act more responsibly’) Teja Sajja released a strongly worded statement condemning Konda Surekha’s remark on Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s divorce. Teja Sajja hits out at Konda Surekha Teja released a statement on X (formerly Twitter) claiming that while lakhs of votes might have made her the people’s representative, actors earn the trust of millions of people to be in their position. He wrote, “While 3L votes may make you People’s Representative, earning the trust of 100 million is what it takes to be an actor. It is entirely unacceptable to demean anyone, especially women, in such a manner.” He also added that it’s ‘disheartening’ to see her ‘shallow opinion’ on actors, writing, “It’s disheartening that you …

Allu Arjun hits out at Konda Surekha over her remarks on Samantha-Naga Chaitanya divorce: ‘Act more responsibly’

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Allu Arjun posted a statement on social media condemning Telangana leader Konda Surekha’s recent controversial statement on Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s divorce. Several other celebrities, including Chiranjeevi, Sudheer Babu, Lakshmi Manchu, and others, have also spoken up. (Also Read: Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, Nani object strongly to Konda Surekha’s remarks on Samantha-Naga Chaitanya divorce) Allu Arjun called out Telangana leader Konda Surekha for her recent remarks. Allu Arjun on Samantha’s divorce row Arjun captioned his statement, “#FilmIndustryWillNotTolerate,” reflecting the hashtag used by his uncle, actor Chiranjeevi. His statement reads, “I strongly condemn the baseless derogatory comments made about film personalities and film families. This behaviour is deeply disrespectful and goes against the values of our Telugu culture. Such irresponsible actions should not be accepted as normal. I urge the parties involved to act more responsibly and respect individual privacy, especially towards women. We must promote respect and dignity in society as a whole.” Chiranjeevi had also used the hashtag while sharing his statement on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “It is a shame that celebs …

Chiranjeevi Supports Samantha Amid Konda Surekha’s Claims About KTR: ‘Extremely Pained to See…’

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Curated By: Dishya Sharma Last Updated: October 03, 2024, 09:40 IST Chiranjeevi reacts to Konda Surekha’s claims about Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s divorce. Megastar Chiranjeevi expressed his disappointment over Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Naga Chaitanya and the film industry being dragged for ‘instant reach’ of an agenda. Megastar Chiranjeevi reacted to Konda Surekha’s claims about KTR causing Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s divorce. The Telugu superstar took to X and condemned her claims. He said that he is not okay with the film industry becoming a ‘soft target’ for those who seek instant reach and validation. He also expressed his disappointment over women being dragged into ‘political slug fest’. “I am extremely pained to see the disgraceful remarks made by an honourable woman minister. It is a shame that celebs and members of film fraternity become soft targets as they provide instant reach and attention. 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 …