Year-Ender 2024:
The Telugu film industry, often admired for its close-knit community and privacy, faced significant turbulence in 2024. As the year draws to a close, a series of controversies involving prominent figures has left Tollywood grappling with challenges. From family disputes to legal troubles, these incidents have sparked widespread discussions and debates.
Mohan Babu’s Family Dispute
#ManchuManoj vs #MohanBabu ???
Manchu Manoj has filed a police complaint against his father, Mohan Babu, accusing him of assaulting both him and his wife.
Mohan Babu has denied the allegations and filed a counter complaint, claiming that Manoj attacked him instead….. pic.twitter.com/Y5147kiGfo
— FilmyZonee (@FilmyZonee) December 8, 2024
Veteran actor Mohan Babu found himself at the center of a family feud. His youngest son, Manoj, and daughter-in-law, Mounika, were accused of attempting to seize his house in Jalpally. The disagreement escalated, leading both parties to file police complaints. The situation further intensified when Mohan Babu lost his temper and struck a journalist during the incident. This act resulted in legal action against the senior actor, marking a significant setback for his reputation.
Allu Arjun’s Stampede Tragedy
#BreakingNews | Tragedy at #Pushpa2 premiere
1 woman killed, 1 critically injured in stampede as Allu Arjun arrives at Hyderabad’s Sandhya theatre. @swastikadas95 with details on the chaos that erupted, fans’ frenzy turns fatal | @KuheenaSharma #Pushpa2 #AlluArjun #Hyderabad pic.twitter.com/v2HCgFHnCE
— News18 (@CNNnews18) December 5, 2024
National Award-winning actor Allu Arjun faced legal trouble following a tragic incident during the premiere of his movie Pushpa 2: The Rule. A stampede-like situation at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad claimed the life of a woman and left her son critically injured. Allu Arjun was arrested and presented in court, where he was initially placed in custody. However, the High Court later granted him interim bail. This controversy brought unwelcome attention to the actor and highlighted safety concerns in large gatherings.
Choreographer Jani Master’s Legal Battle
A 21-year-old female choreographer has filed a sexual harassment complaint against choreographer #JaniMaster, alleging repeated assaults during outdoor shoots in Chennai, Mumbai and at her home in Hyderabad.
Rayadurgam police registered a Zero FIR and transferred it to Narsingi… pic.twitter.com/vDdtgg7c6I
— Gulte (@GulteOfficial) September 16, 2024
In September, Jani Master, a renowned choreographer, was accused of sexual assault. A woman filed a complaint against him, leading to his arrest. Though he was granted bail in October, the incident added to his history of controversies, tarnishing his professional image.
Ram Gopal Varma’s Arrest Drama
#ramgopalvarma అరెస్ట్కు రంగం సిద్ధం
హైదరాబాద్లో ఆర్జీవీ ఇంటికి ఒంగోలు పోలీసులు
ఈరోజు విచారణకు హాజరుకాలేనన్న #RGV
ఆర్జీవీ ఇంటికి చేరుకున్న పోలీసుల బృందం
విచారణకు సహకరించకపోతే అదుపులోకి తీసుకునే ఛాన్స్#Ongole కు తీసుకెళ్లి విచారించనున్న పోలీసులు pic.twitter.com/OMPfDqboNe— TV9 Telugu (@TV9Telugu) November 25, 2024
Famed director Ram Gopal Varma faced legal action in November after allegedly sharing edited images of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and their families. Police teams from Andhra Pradesh arrived at his Hyderabad residence to arrest him. However, Varma was later permitted to participate in the investigation virtually, sparking a debate about online conduct and accountability.
Nagarjuna and Political Allegations
#KondaSurekha is frequently embroiled controversies that reflect heated political atmosphere in #Telangana.
She recently made derogatory remarks abt #SamanthaRuthPrabhu, #NagaChaitanya, #Nagarjuna family & even dragged #KTR into her allegations.#KTR now sent legal notices to her pic.twitter.com/1UO9YUWVPQ— theindia.360🇮🇳 (@theindiaa360) October 2, 2024
Superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna’s family was dragged into a political controversy when Forest Minister Konda Surekha made derogatory remarks linking the actor’s son, Naga Chaitanya, and his divorce with Samantha to political influences. The Minister also targeted actress Rakul Preet Singh, prompting backlash from the industry. Nagarjuna responded by filing a defamation suit, and the film fraternity rallied in support of the affected actors.
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