All posts tagged: Niharika Konidela

Varun Tej undergoes knee surgery after getting injured while prepping for Bhari, sister Niharika updates fans | Telugu News

Varun Tej undergoes knee surgery after getting injured while prepping for Bhari, sister Niharika updates fans | Telugu News

2 min readNew DelhiApr 16, 2026 11:23 AM IST Varun Tej had to take a break from his prep for his upcoming sports drama Bhari recently, after he sustained a knee injury. The actor fractured his knee during the intense training for the film based on volleyball. Now, his sister, Niharika Konidela, updated fans about his condition on social media, revealing he has since undergone a minor surgery and is currently recovering. Taking to her Instagram handle, she shared a statement on his behalf, in a post. “We would like to inform everyone that my brother, Varun Tej, recently sustained a severe knee fracture while practicing volleyball for our upcoming film ‘Bhari’. He has successfully undergone surgery, and the procedure went well. He is currently recovering under medical supervision,” she wrote. ALSO READ | Varun Tej on keeping his relationship with Lavanya Tripathi under wraps: ‘Sometimes you just want to break the pressure off…’ “We are hopeful that he will regain full strength and health soon, and we truly appreciate all the love, concern, and …

Varun Tej fractures his knee while prepping for Bhari, shoot stalled as he undergoes surgery

Varun Tej fractures his knee while prepping for Bhari, shoot stalled as he undergoes surgery

Actor Varun Tej has hit a brief pause on his prep for his upcoming film Bhari after sustaining a knee fracture during training. The actor had been undergoing intense training and practising volleyball for the sports drama when the mishap took place. He has since undergone a minor surgery and is currently recovering. Varun Tej made his acting debut in 2014 with the film, Mukunda. Varun Tej injured On Wednesday, his sister Niharika Konidela took to Instagram to share an update about his health after sustaining the injury. In the statement, Niharika revealed that Varun is currently doing fine and recovering under medical supervision. She posted the note without any caption. “We would like to inform everyone that my brother, Varun Tej, recently sustained a severe knee fracture while practicing volleyball for our upcoming film ‘Bhari’. He has successfully undergone surgery, and the procedure went well. He is currently recovering under medical supervision,” read the statement. The note further added, “We are hopeful that he will regain full strength and health soon, and we truly …

Andhra Police travels 1,000 km to detain the comedian for his ‘Tollywood Roast’ on Pawan Kalyan, Ram Charan

Andhra Police travels 1,000 km to detain the comedian for his ‘Tollywood Roast’ on Pawan Kalyan, Ram Charan

3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Apr 15, 2026 05:39 PM IST The stand-up comedian who made jokes about Pawan Kalyan’s divorces, used a derogatory term while talking about Ram Charan, and brought Niharika Konidela’s failed marriage into a comedy set has been detained. Andhra Pradesh Police picked up Anudeep Katikala, three days after an FIR was filed against him at the Kakinada I Town police station on a complaint by Jana Sena Party functionary Bade Venkata Krishna. Who is Anudeep Katikala? Anudeep Katikala is a Hyderabad-based comedian, also the founder of the Silly South Comedy Club, a collective of Telugu stand-up comedians, and has been performing regularly across Hyderabad and Bengaluru. He also produced a special called The Tollywood Roast Show, with his own brief about it reading: “We’re going all out on Tollywood and we promise to spare none.” What did he say about Konidela family? The video that triggered all of this was framed, at least by Anudeep, as a conversation about feminism and the stigma around divorce. He started with Ram Charan. Using a …

Fans demand apology from comedian after he takes a dig at Ram Charan, Pawan Kalyan: ‘Learn how to divorce your wife’ | Telugu News

Fans demand apology from comedian after he takes a dig at Ram Charan, Pawan Kalyan: ‘Learn how to divorce your wife’ | Telugu News

3 min readNew DelhiApr 11, 2026 04:07 PM IST Stand-up comedian Anudeep Katikala has landed in controversy after a set from one of his recent performances went viral online, drawing criticism for remarks aimed at members of the prominent Konidela family. During his act, Anudeep made jokes referencing the personal lives of Pawan Kalyan and Niharika Konidela, while also taking a dig at Ram Charan in relation to his financial standing compared to his wife Upasana Konidela. In the widely circulated clip, the comedian is heard saying, “One thing I learnt from Pawan Kalyan is how to divorce your wife. All men should learn it.” He continued with another remark targeting Niharika Konidela, stating, “If I was in Niharika Konidela’s situation, I would also call Pawan Kalyan only because he is the most experienced member in the family.” How can you comment personally in the name of standup comedy on Telugu heros and in this video you commented on DCM @PawanKalyanMr @kanudeep95 if you want to get the fame this is not the right way. …

Niharika Konidela looks visibly shaken as reporter informs her of cousin Ram Charan’s injury: ‘Is this how you tell?’

Niharika Konidela looks visibly shaken as reporter informs her of cousin Ram Charan’s injury: ‘Is this how you tell?’

Actor Ram Charan suffered an injury on Wednesday while shooting an action sequence for Buchi Babu Sana’s sports drama Peddi. While the actor’s family or the film’s team did not address the news initially, the news had leaked through sources. His cousin, actor-producer Niharika Konidela, was shocked when she first heard the news through a reporter. She even chided him politely for the way the news was broken to her before cutting the conference short. Niharika Konidela froze for a while after a reporter informed her of Ram Charan’s injury. Niharika Konidela shocked to learn of Ram Charan’s injury Niharika was in Tirupati on Wednesday to promote her upcoming horror-comedy Rakasa, starring Sangeeth Shobhan, Nayan Sarika, and Getup Srinu. Towards the end of their interaction with the press, a reporter suddenly asked Niharika about Ram’s injury, terming it as an ‘accident’ on the Peddi set. She looked wide-eyed and shocked as soon as she heard it, saying ‘Huh?’ and looking around to see if anybody knew more. When somebody sitting by her explained what happened, …

Niharika Konidela calls Filmfare Awards South 2026 a ‘missed opportunity’ for not letting debut winners speak on stage

Niharika Konidela calls Filmfare Awards South 2026 a ‘missed opportunity’ for not letting debut winners speak on stage

Actor Niharaika Konidela shared her candid thoughts after attending the Filmfare Awards South 2026 ceremony in Kochi. The actor took to her Instagram account on Sunday afternoon to state that although being in the room with so many artists was ‘truly special’, she could not help but notice that the debut winners were not given a moment to speak on stage. (Also read: Filmfare Awards South 2026 full list of winners: Pushpa 2, Amaran wins big, Amitabh Bachchan wins for Kalki 2898 AD) Niharika Konidela shared her thoughts after attending the Filmfare Awards South 2026. What Niharika said Niharika began by saying, “Celebrating the brilliance of Indian cinema at the Filmfare awards is always a highlight and seeing such incredible talent under one roof was truly special.” She went on to add, “However, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of missed opportunity that the debut winners from Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada cinema weren’t given a moment to speak. For an artist at the very beginning of their journey, that stage isn’t just a platform, …

Niharika Konidela chides Varun Tej for picking Lavanya Tripathi’s call over hers: ‘Was changing diaper’

Niharika Konidela chides Varun Tej for picking Lavanya Tripathi’s call over hers: ‘Was changing diaper’

On a new dance show for Zee Telugu named Aata, Lavanya Tripathi joined her sister-in-law Niharika Konidela, who’s a judge on it. A fun game by anchor Sudheer soon turned hilariously dangerous for Varun Tej Konidela, who had to explain to his sister why he didn’t pick up her call. Niharika Konidela pulled Varun Tej’s leg on show attended by Lavanya Tripathi. Niharika chides Varun Tej for not picking her call In a new promo for the show Aata, Niharika welcomes Lavanya with a warm hug. When Sudheer jokes and asks Niharika if she took adapaduchu katnam (sister-in-law dowry) from Lavanya, he’s told he’ll be sent to jail. When he says Lavanya doesn’t know Telugu well, he’s informed that she can also curse in the language. For the unversed, the actor is from Dehradun and began working in Telugu films in 2012. Sudheer then makes both Niharika and Lavanya call Varun to see whose call he’ll pick. He cuts his sister’s call but picks up his wife’s call after one ring. When Niharika chides him …

Niharika Konidela’s New Film Is Titled Raakaasaa; Release Date Revealed

Niharika Konidela’s New Film Is Titled Raakaasaa; Release Date Revealed

After successfully bankrolling her maiden production venture, Committee Kurrollu, actress-producer Niharika Konidela has set eyes on her next titled Raakaasaa. A fantasy-comedy produced under Pink Elephant Pictures, she announced the film’s worldwide release on April 3, 2026. Humour weaved into the narrative Centred around the imagery of a solar eclipse emerging through dense, storm-laden clouds, the poster leans decisively into myth and fantasy. And the film’s title Raakaasaa appears sculpted in an organic, root-like form eventually evoking elemental force. “The humour in the film is organically weaved into the narrative and comes from character,” says Niharika. Written and directed by Manasa Sharma, the film carries a unified creative vision. Starring Sangeeth Shobhan and Nayan Sarika, Raakaasaa is a coming-of-age entertainer. According to Niharika, the film strikes a perfect balance between seasoned performers and character-driven roles. She adds that all the characters are aligned within the film’s fantasy-comedy framework. “We believe the film promises to be a fun and engaging treat for the audiences. The script has all the ingredients of a commercial entertainer yet high …

Niharika Konidela excited for Varun Tej, Lavanya Tripathi’s baby; Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Upasana Konidela send them love

Niharika Konidela excited for Varun Tej, Lavanya Tripathi’s baby; Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Upasana Konidela send them love

Actor couple Varun Tej Konidela and Lavanya Tripathi announced on Tuesday that they will be parents soon. After their announcement, wishes poured in from numerous celebrities, including his sister Niharika Konidela, who can’t wait to be an attha (aunt). Here are some of the wishes that poured in. (Also Read: Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi announce pregnancy with sweet post: ‘Life’s most beautiful role yet’) Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi announced on Tuesday that they’re going to be parents soon. Niharika Konidela can’t wait for Varun Tej, Lavanya’s baby Varun and Lavanya posted a sweet picture of themselves holding hands and baby booties. They shared it and wrote, “Life’s most beautiful role yet – Coming soon (heart emojis).” Congratulations poured in from fans and celebrities alike. Niharika re-shared their post on her Instagram stories, writing, “Attha is ready, come soon, little one (heart emoji).” The couple has yet to announce their due date. Screengrab of Niharika Konidela’s Instagram stories. Numerous celebrities congratulated the couple, with Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Allu Sneha Reddy, Ritu Varma, Pragya Jaiswal, …

Niharika Konidela reacts to Allu Arjun’s arrest in Pushpa 2 stampede case: ‘Someone dying is bigger than anything’

Niharika Konidela reacts to Allu Arjun’s arrest in Pushpa 2 stampede case: ‘Someone dying is bigger than anything’

Jan 13, 2025 05:03 PM IST In a recent interview while promoting her Tamil film Madraskaran, Niharika Konidela spoke about her cousin Allu Arjun and the Pushpa 2 stampede case. Niharika Konidela is making her silver screen comeback after years with the Tamil film Madraskaran. During the film’s promotional run, she spoke to Galatta Tamil about cousin Allu Arjun and his arrest in the Pushpa 2 stampede case. (Also Read: Allu Arjun gets relief from Nampally court in Pushpa 2 stampede case; bail terms relaxed) Niharika Konidela said that Allu Arjun is ‘doing better’ now but her heart goes out to the victim. Niharika Konidela about Allu Arjun’s arrest Niharika was asked how she felt as family when Arjun was arrested in the stampede case pertaining to a woman’s death at the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule. She said, “No one likes anything negative happening to anyone, but what happened in the situation was much bigger. Someone dying is way bigger than anything. We all do things to live one more day. More than …