Celebs Jr NTR, Nani and Chiranjeevi slam minister Konda Surekha over her claims on Samantha-Naga Chaitanya divorce

Several prominent Telugu film industry personalities have publicly condemned Telangana minister Konda Surekha for her recent comments linking Bharat Rashtra Samithi Chief KT Rama Rao to the divorce of actors Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya. Her remarks have sparked outrage across the film fraternity, leading to a collective response from leading actors, filmmakers, and industry members who voiced their disapproval on social media.

Minister Konda Surekha, while addressing a political gathering, insinuated that the separation between Naga Chaitanya and Samantha was influenced by political factors connected to KT Rama Rao. This statement was perceived as not only inappropriate but also as a blatant intrusion into the personal lives of individuals for political mileage. Prominent actors such as Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, Nani, Ram Gopal Varma, and Sudheer Babu took to their social media handles on X (formerly Twitter) to express their disdain for her remarks, urging the minister to retract her comments and issue an apology.

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Chiranjeevi’s Strong Response

Megastar Chiranjeevi, one of the first to react, posted on his X handle: “I am extremely pained to see the disgraceful remarks made by a respected woman minister. It is a shame that celebs and members of the film fraternity become soft targets as they provide instant reach and attention. We, as a film industry, stand united in opposing such vicious verbal assaults on our members.” Chiranjeevi’s statement underscored the need for the film industry to protect its members from becoming pawns in political power plays. He emphasized that celebrities should not be dragged into political controversies that malign their personal lives and character.

Jr NTR and Nani’s Reaction

Konda Surekha garu, dragging personal lives into politics is a new low. Public figures, especially those in responsible positions like you, must maintain dignity and respect for privacy. Its disheartening to see baseless statements thrown around carelessly, especially about the
Jr NTR (@tarak9999) October 2, 2024

Jr NTR, expressing his disappointment on his X handle, wrote: “Konda Surekha garu, dragging personal lives into politics is a new low. Public figures, especially those in responsible positions like you, must maintain dignity and respect for privacy. We will not sit quietly while others make baseless allegations against us.” He appealed for the society to rise above such practices and maintain respect for one another’s boundaries.

Disgusting to see politicians thinking that they can get away talking any kind of nonsense. When your words can be so irresponsible its stupid of us to expect that you will have any responsibility for your people. Its not just about actors or cinema. This is not abt any Nani (@NameisNani) October 2, 2024

Actor Nani also voiced his opinion, stating, “Disgusting to see politicians thinking that they can get away talking any kind of nonsense. When your words can be so irresponsible, it’s stupid of us to expect that you will have any responsibility for your people. It’s not just about actors or cinema.” He made it clear that the issue was not about any particular political party but about maintaining a certain decorum in political discourse.
Ram Gopal Varma and Sudheer Babu’s Rebuttals

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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, known for his unfiltered opinions, stated that he was “shocked” by the comments made by the minister, which he termed as an insult to Nagarjuna’s family. Varma pointed out that such statements should not be tolerated as they only serve to lower the standard of political engagement. Similarly, Sudheer Babu expressed his dismay, calling the remarks “vile and misogynistic.” He stressed that using cinema personalities as political pawns showcased desperation and a lack of respect for individuals’ personal lives.

Amala Akkineni’s Reaction

Shocked to hear a woman minister turn into a demon, conjuring evil fictions allegations, preying on decent citizens as fuel for a political war.Madam Minister, do you rely and believe people with no decency to feed you utterly scandalous stories about my husband without an iota
Amala Akkineni (@amalaakkineni1) October 2, 2024

Nagarjuna’s wife, Amala Akkineni, also took to her social media to criticize the minister’s remarks, calling them “shameful” and devoid of truth. She questioned the ethics of using fabricated stories for political gain and asked Congress chief Rahul Gandhi to intervene, restraining his party members from making such defamatory statements.

The Larger Impact

This incident has highlighted the vulnerability of public figures to unwarranted scrutiny and malicious comments, especially when they are used as tools for political strategies. The Telugu film industry has shown a rare unity in standing against such tactics, ensuring that its members are not unfairly targeted. It has also led to wider discussions on the ethical boundaries that public figures and politicians should observe while discussing private matters.