Wed Oct 02 14:50:01 UTC 2024: ## Telangana Minister Accuses KTR of Role in Samantha-Naga Chaitanya Divorce, Sparks Outrage

**Hyderabad, India** – A political storm erupted in Telangana on Wednesday after state Forest Minister Konda Surekha accused BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), son of Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao, of being behind the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.

Surekha went further, alleging that KTR’s actions had forced many actresses to leave their careers and marry early. She also claimed that KTR might be behind a social media campaign against her.

These accusations have been met with widespread condemnation, particularly from Naga Chaitanya’s father, actor Nagarjuna Akkineni. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his outrage, calling Surekha’s remarks “completely irrelevant and false” and demanding their immediate withdrawal.

“I strongly condemn honorable minister Mrs Konda Surekha’s remarks. You shouldn’t use the lives of film stars, who stay away from politics, to target your opponents. Please respect other people’s privacy,” Akkineni stated in his post.

The controversy has sparked a heated debate in the state, with many criticizing Surekha’s allegations as baseless and irresponsible. The Minister’s actions have been seen by some as a politically motivated attempt to discredit KTR, a rising figure in the BRS.

It remains to be seen how this incident will impact the political landscape in Telangana, and whether Surekha will back down from her accusations.

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