The South film industry recently came together after Telangana minister Konda Surekha made derogatory remarks on Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s separation. After her comment went viral on social media, Nagarjuna filed a case against Konda Surekha and accused her of trying to tarnish his family’s reputation. In the latest development related to the controversy, the case hearing scheduled for Monday (October 7, 2024) was postponed by a day. 

As per a report in News18, the court will hear the Konda Surekha vs. Nagarjuna case on Tuesday (October 8, 2024). Further, the report suggests that the Naa Saami Ranga actor has been summoned to appear in court to record his statement.

Nagarjuna filed a complaint against Konda Surekha on October 3 with charges including criminal defamation, which may lead to a legal dispute and financial compensation. It was confirmed by Naga Chaitanya through a social media post. 

The Konda Surekha vs. Nagarjuna controversy started when the former falsely accused KT Rama Rao of Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s separation. As quoted by News Bytes, the minister stated that KTR demanded Samantha for sparing Nagarjuna’s N-Convention Centre from demolition. However, the actress denied it, thus leading to her divorce. 

However, following the backlash, Konda Surekha apologized, addressing Samantha, and said her intentions were not meant to hurt her in any way. Meanwhile, in a recent interview, Nagarjuna confirmed that he will file another Rs 100 crore defamation case against the Telangana minister. Furthermore, as per a report in News18, when he was asked if an apology from Konda Surekha would lead him to withdraw the lawsuit, Nagarjuna denied it. 

Moreover, he slammed Konda Surekha for making the entertainment industry a soft target. Talking to Times Now, Nagarjuna said, “The slander has gone far beyond just me and my family.” He emphasized the importance of his stance, explaining, “We in the entertainment industry won’t be soft targets anymore. It’s as simple as that.”

Several A-list actors like Mahesh Babu, Chiranjeevi Jr NTR, Nani, and Allu Arjun, among others, also raised their voices against Konda Surekha through social media posts.

Actress Alia Bhatt is currently balancing several responsibilities. In addition to maintaining a successful acting career and enjoying quality moments with her family, which includes her daughter Raha and husband Ranbir Kapoor. At a recent event in Delhi, Bhatt disclosed that her little one first watched Kesariya song from Brahmastra and she humorously noted that little Kapoor must be thinking that dancing to these songs is normal.  

At a press conference, Alia was asked about which song she would want her daughter to see first. The National Award-winning actress replied, “Just yesterday, she watched the very first song I ever filmed, Radha Teri Chunri from Student of the Year”. Directed by Karan Johar, Student of the Year also marked the debuts of Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan, in addition to Alia. 

“We have begun to introduce her to songs gradually, now that she is nearly two years old. The first song she ever watched was Kesariya from Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva. However, just yesterday, she enjoyed watching Radha Teri Chunri and Badtameez Dil from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani one after the other. She must be thinking that dancing to these songs is perfectly normal,” Alia shared, amusing the audience.

In a recent interview with Allure Magazine, The Alpha actress shared that Raha is lively, talkative, and occasionally shy, emphasizing that she is truly her own individual and very bright. The actress also talked about her greatest challenge, which she identified as balancing her work and motherhood.

She mentioned that her primary focus is on managing both responsibilities while attempting to find some personal time, which she hasn’t been able to achieve. Being candid, she admitted that “me time” has become a rarity, and she hasn’t had a therapy session in the last two months.

Alia described her experience of motherhood as a mix of immense joy and considerable anxiety. While it offers a sense of fulfillment, it also brings persistent worries about whether she is doing everything right. 

On the work front, she will be next seen in Jigra. She also has Alpha and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War in her kitty.