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Konda Surekha withdraws statement on Nagarjuna’s family after court case; fans ask ‘where’s Samantha’s apology?’

Konda Surekha withdraws statement on Nagarjuna’s family after court case; fans ask ‘where’s Samantha’s apology?’

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Updated on: Nov 12, 2025 04:24 pm IST Telangana Minister Konda Surekha claimed last year that politician KTR was the reason for the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.  Last year, Telangana Minister Konda Surekha made a claim that Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao (KTR) was the reason for actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s divorce. She also made some shocking claims about Nagarjuna’s family in general, which resulted in Nagarjuna filing a defamation case against her in October last year. Surekha now posted on social media that she withdraws claims made against Nagarjuna and his family. Konda Surekha was dragged to court for the statements she made on Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nagarjuna’s family. Konda Surekha withdraws statement against Nagarjuna and family Surekha wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that her intention was never to hurt Nagarjuna or his family members. She wrote, “I would wish to clarify that the statement I had made in relation to @iamnagarjuna Garu was not intended to hurt Nagarjuna Garu …

Konda Surekha Apologizes to Nagarjuna on Her Comments

Konda Surekha Apologizes to Nagarjuna on Her Comments

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Telangana Minister Konda Surekha tendered apology over her comments against Nagarjuna Akkineni last year. The Forest and Environment Minister who is facing a defamation case withdrew her statement against the actor and his family on Wednesday (November 12). I would wish to clarify that the statement I had made in relation to @iamnagarjuna Garu was not intended to hurt Nagarjuna Garu or his family members. I had no intention of hurting or defaming Akkineni Nagarjuna Garu or his family members. I regret any unintended impression… — Konda Surekha (@iamkondasurekha) November 11, 2025 ‘Not intended to hurt Nagarjuna’ In her clarification, Konda Surekha reiterated that her earlier comments were not intended to hurt Nagarjuna or his family members. She expressed regret for any unintentional impression created by her statements in relation to the actor and his family, and withdrew her remarks. The minister took to X and posted, “I would wish to clarify that the statement I had made in relation to @iamnagarjuna Garu was not intended to hurt Nagarjuna Garu or his family …

Konda Surekha summoned by Hyderabad court after Nagarjuna’s criminal defamation complaint

Konda Surekha summoned by Hyderabad court after Nagarjuna’s criminal defamation complaint

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A Hyderabad court on Thursday summoned Telangana Minister Konda Surekha to appear before it on December 12 over a criminal defamation complaint filed by actor Nagarjuna. The actor accused the minister of making defamatory statements against him and his family. (Also Read: Are Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala, Akhil Akineni-Zainab Ravdjee getting married on same day? Nagarjuna reveals) Konda Surekha summoned by Hyderabad court after Nagarjuna’s criminal defamation complaint Konda Surekha summoned The Special Judicial First Class Magistrate (JFCM) for Excise Cases issued summons to Surekha under section 356 (defamation) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Surekha, Minister of Forest, stirred up a controversy in October this year with her allegedly defamatory comments. She withdrew her remarks after they triggered strong reactions from political leaders and the Telugu cinema industry. Nagarjuna had filed a criminal defamation complaint against Surekha as her comments involved his son Naga Chaitanya. The court had earlier recorded the statement of Nagarjuna and others. What did Konda Surekha say? Speaking to the media at an event, Konda Surekha had said, “It is KT Rama …

Local Court directs Konda Surekha not to make further defamatory statements against KTR

Local Court directs Konda Surekha not to make further defamatory statements against KTR

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Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao (on the left), and Congress Minister Konda Surekha. Hyderabad City Civil Court directed Congress Minister Konda Surekha not to make further defamatory statements about Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao, according to a press release issued by KTR’s office on Friday (October 25, 2024). After Ms. Surekha’s remarks created a furore, KTR filed a criminal defamation case against the Forest and Environment Minister . On Wednesday (October 23, 2024), Mr. Rao told the Special Judicial Magistrate of First Class that Ms. Surekha’s remarks have damaged his personal reputation. “The court ordered the removal of these remarks from media, social media platforms, websites, and all social media channels. It also issued instructions to YouTube, Facebook, and Google to delete videos containing these comments. Media outlets that broadcast or published these remarks were also directed to remove all related content from social media,” as per the press release. Published – October 25, 2024 03:42 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, …

Nagarjuna records statement in ₹100 cr defamation case against Konda Surekha for comments on Naga-Samantha divorce

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₹100 cr defamation case against Konda Surekha for comments on Naga-Samantha divorce&section=Entertainment&subSection=telugu cinema&impression=true” width=”100%” height=”0px” style=”display:block” frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no”> Oct 08, 2024 07:57 PM IST Nagarjuna, who was accompanied by his wife Amala and Naga Chaitanya, reached a local Hyderabad court at Nampally on Tuesday afternoon to record his statement. Actor Nagarjuna on Tuesday appeared before a local court in Hyderabad to record his statement in the ₹100 crore criminal defamation complaint filed by him against Telangana Minister Konda Surekha over her comments about the divorce of his son Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Nagarjuna, who was accompanied by his wife Amala and Naga Chaitanya, reached the court at Nampally in the afternoon. (Also Read: Complaint filed against Nagarjuna over alleged financial mismanagement in his N Convention Centre) Nagarjuna records statement in defamation case against Konda Surekha for her comments on Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s divorce What’s the case about? Nagarjuna had filed the complaint against Surekha under Section 356 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Surekha stirred up a controversy last week by …

Naga Chaitanya called out for not even naming Samantha Ruth Prabhu in statement on Konda Surekha: ‘Kept saying spouse’

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Oct 05, 2024 11:25 AM IST Fans of Samantha Ruth Prabhu complained that Naga Chaitanya did not even name her in his statement against Konda Surekha for her remarks on their divorce. A huge controversy erupted this past week when Telangana minister Konda Surekha claimed that Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s divorce was part of a political conspiracy. After the entire film industry – including Samantha and Chaitanya themselves – slammed Surekha, the politician retracted her statement. But even as Surekha copped a lot of criticism, many fans were quick to call Chaitanya out, too, as his statement did not even mention Samantha by name. (Also read: Naga Chaitanya supports ‘earlier spouse’ Samantha Ruth Prabhu after minister’s comment) Samantha and Naga Chaitanya split in 2022 What Chaitanya said On October 1, Konda Surekha claimed that her political rival KTR had ‘blackmailed’ Samantha into divorcing Chaitanya. Samantha released a statement later that night calling for Surekha to not draw her into political battles. Chaitanya also issued a statement the following day, but many fans felt …

Nagarjuna lodges complaint against Konda Surekha

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Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni has filed a complaint against Telangana Environment Minister Konda Surekha after she commented on his son Naga Chaitanya’s divorce with Samantha Ruth Prabhu and blamed Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KT Rama Rao for the same. Nagarjuna, in his complaint, said that the Congress leader was fully aware of the false nature of her statements and deliberately spread allegations with the sole intention of damaging their family reputation. The complaint stated, “The statement was made with the malicious intent of conveying falsehoods to the public at large, intending to cause harm to the complainant and his family reputation for political gain and sensationalism. The above actions constitute a criminal offence.” Before this, KT Rama Rao, too, sent a defamation notice to Konda Surekha for her comments. Surekha said, “KTR asked to send Samantha in return for not demolishing the N-convention centre. Nagarjuna forced Samantha to go to KTR, but she said no. That led to divorce.” Following this statement, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu responded strongly and called out the minister’s remarks. …

Ram Charan and Prabhas react to minister Konda Surekha’s brutal comments

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After Telangana Environment Minister Konda Surekha’s comments on Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s divorce, Telugu superstars Prabhas and Ram Charan have dissed her statement. Blaming Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KT Rama Rao for their divorce, the minister remarked, “KTR asked to send Samantha in return for not demolishing the N-convention centre. Nagarjuna forced Samantha to go to KTR, but she said no. That led to divorce.” Reacting strongly to the statement, Ram Charan wrote, “The statements made by Konda Surekha garu are irresponsible and baseless. Making vulgar public comments about respected individuals is shocking coming from an elected leader who holds public office. This kind of slander aims to destroy the fundamentals of our society,” and accompanied it with the hashtag #FilmIndustryWillNotTolerate. pic.twitter.com/hiTPgCvLOo — Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) October 3, 2024 Prabhas, on the other hand, wrote, “Disrespecting personal lives for political gains is unacceptable… .Dignity must remain above politics.! #FilmIndustryWillNotTolerate” Not just Prabhas and Ram Charan but several Telugu stars reacted to Surekha’s statement including Allu Arjun, Nani, Chiranjeevi and …

Ram Charan On Minister Konda Surekha’s Remark On Naga Chaitanya, Samantha Ruth Prabhu Divorce

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Several cine personalities also slammed the minister’s remark on Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu New Delhi: Actor Ram Charan on Thursday joined several other Telugu stars slamming Telangana Minister Konda Surekha for her remarks linking Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao with the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Mr Charan, who played one of the lead roles in the Oscar-winning film “RRR”, said the film industry stands together and won’t tolerate such “reckless behaviour” aimed at them. “The statements made by Konda Surekha garu are irresponsible and baseless. Making vulgar public comments about respected individuals is shocking, especially coming from an elected leader who holds public office. This kind of slander aims to destroy the fundamentals of our society.,” he said in a statement posted on X. “Our private lives are sacred to us and deserve due respect. We are public figures, we must uplift, not tear one another,” Mr Charan wrote further. pic.twitter.com/hiTPgCvLOo — Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) October 3, 2024 Ms Surekha on Wednesday alleged that KT …

‘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 …