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Hyderabad: Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9, hosted by actor Nagarjuna, has become one of the most popular TV shows right now. The show is full of drama, strong emotions, and heated fights between the contestants. Every week, viewers see arguments during tasks, shocking nominations, and unexpected twists that keep them hooked. The wild card entries, including Divvela Madhuri and Ritu Chowdhary, made the show even more exciting and created a lot of buzz on social media. But now, the show is facing a big problem. According to latest reports, a police complaint has been filed against Bigg Boss Telugu 9 at the Jubilee Hills Police Station in Hyderabad. The complaint was made by five people from Gajwel, Kammari Srinivas, Ravinder Reddy, Sukumar Reddy, Chandrasekhar, and Srinivas. They said that the show is misleading the youth and promoting indecent content. In their complaint, they reportedly said that some contestants, like Divvela Madhuri and Ritu Chowdhary, do not follow family values and that the show is sending a wrong message to society. They also said the show has too many fights, rude words, and scenes that are not good for young viewers. The complainants asked the Telangana government to take strict action against the show and stop it immediately. They demanded that Bigg Boss be banned in Telangana, just like it was stopped earlier in Karnataka. They also warned that if the government does not take action, they will join with women's groups and social organizations to protest and surround the Bigg Boss house. Despite all the criticism, Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is still one of the most-watched shows on TV with high TRP ratings. Many people enjoy watching the drama and entertainment, while others think it is crossing limits. Similar complaints were filed in earlier seasons too, but no action was taken. Now everyone is waiting to see how the government and the show's makers will respond to this new controversy.
The campaign was initiated by the Telangana government to curb drug abuse Actor Allu Arjun is not only generating excitement for his upcoming film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, but also taking a stance on a crucial issue. The actor recently participated in Telangana's anti-drug awareness campaign, delivering a powerful video message to the public. The campaign video begins with a group of friends discussing a friend who used to enthusiastically create short videos during the Pushpa phenomenon, only to hear the response, "He's now addicted to drugs." The conversation transitions to a hopeful solution ...Read More >
Suja Varunee thanks fans for supporting her husband, Shivakumarr, after his eviction from Bigg Boss Tamil 8. She expresses pride in his journey and confidence in his future success. Suja also shares her belief that Shivakumarr will achieve greater things by 2025, while appreciating the love and recognition he has received.Former Bigg Boss Tamil 8 contestant Suja Varunee, wife of recently evicted wild card entrant Shivakumarr, has penned a heartfelt note of gratitude to fans and supporters following her husband's eviction from the show. Sharing her emotions on social media, Suja expressed her u ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Ankita Lokhande shared some "raw" pictures of herself as she celebrated unfiltered beauty that comes from being present. Ankita took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures of herself standing on the balcony. The sunlight softly touches her skin adding an extra golden glow and the wind adds the drama to the actress' perfect curly hair. The actress, who looks stunning dressed in a black and white dress, wrote her thoughts in the caption section. She wrote: "There's a kind of beauty that isn't filtered, posed, or planned... It's in the way ...Read More >
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders at Sasaram in Rohtas district on Wednesday and reviewed preparations for Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bigg Boss 19 is only getting spicier with each passing week. After no eviction in the first two weeks, makers shocked fans with a double elimination last weekend, showing the exit door to two female contestants Natalia Janoszek and Nagma Mirajkar. Now, buzz suggests another double elimination could be around the corner. Speculation began after the makers dropped a fiery promo for the upcoming episode, giving viewers a glimpse of tensions boiling over in the house. In the clip, composer Amaal Mallik is seen locking horns with actress Kunickaa Sadanand over her constant interference in ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telugu actor Nagarjuna has expressed gratitude to the Delhi High Court for offering protection to his personality rights. Nagarjuna, who previously approached the court against the misuse of his identity on the digital platforms, took to his X handle and wrote, Grateful to the Honble Delhi High Court for protecting my personality rights in today digital age. He also mentioned his legal team and added, The vital legal strategy and arguments were led by Senior Counsel Mr. Vaibhav Gaggar, and Mr. Pravin Anand alongwith Ms. Vaishali, Mr. Somdev, ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 26 (ANI): A meeting between Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and directors, producers, and actors from the Tollywood industry is underway at Telangana State Police Command and Control Centre at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. The delegation of influential people from Tollywood is led by Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju. Among other attendees are actors like Nagarjuna, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Kalyan Ram, Shiva Balaji, Adavi Sesh, Nithin, and Venkatesh. Also Read | Agra Shocker: Posing as RAW Agent, Gym Trainer Rapes Ca ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Late Shefali Jariwala's husband Parag Tyagi said please pray for my pari as he addressed the media following the cremation. A visibly shattered Parag said, "Please mazak drama mat banaiyega. Main ab sab se request karta hu please meri pari ke liye sab pray kariyega' (Please do not make a drama. I request you all to kindly pray for my fairy)" Shefali's final rites were performed at Mumbai's Oshiwara Crematorium by her father, brother, and husband according to Hindu tradition. Shefali's "Bigg Boss 13" co-contestant Sidharth Shukla was also laid to rest at Mumb ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Get ready, Bigg Boss fans! The much-awaited Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is all set to hit your screens soon, and this time, there's a special twist that has already created a huge buzz. Yes, it's no longer just for celebrities -- common people can now become contestants too! The makers recently dropped a powerful promo featuring none other than Akkineni Nagarjuna, confirming his return as the host. With the punchline "Ee sari chadharangam kaadu, ranarangame" (This time it's not a chessboard, it's a battlefield), the hype has gone sky-high. The promo promises intense drama, fierce bat ...Read More >
Actor-Singer Shehnaaz Gill recently opened up about consuming black alkaline water, which can cost up to Rs 600 per bottle. Despite the high price, Gill claimed that the water doesn't have a different taste and she drinks it simply because she finds it black. Alkaline water has become a popular trend among celebrities and many people claim it is good for health. However, Gill's remarks about the water being just like normal water surprised fans. In her comments, Shehnaaz Gill also mentioned that ...Read More >
Mumbai: With Bigg Boss 19 just over a month away, exciting updates about the upcoming season are flooding the internet keeping fans on the edge of their seats. The latest buzz is about the first promo of the upcoming season. According to fresh updates, superstar Salman Khan is all set to shoot the promotional video for Bigg Boss 19 before heading off to Ladakh for his next film project. The promo shoot is expected to take place between July 8 and July 12, as the makers are giving final touches to the season's grand launch. As per tradition, the makers will first reveal the official Bigg Boss ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Rahil Pillarisetty (RACR Castrol Power1) produced a stunning lap (1:10.972s) late in the qualifying session to snatch the pole position from Chiranth Vishwanath (Petronas TVS Racing, 1:11.249s) in the premier Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open category, kickstarting his campaign in the Rolon Round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2025 at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on Friday. Raj Kumar (Motul Sparks Racing) in Super Stock 165cc Intermediate, Mohamed Mikail (Ma ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telugu actor Nagarjuna has expressed gratitude to the Delhi High Court for offering protection to his personality rights. Nagarjuna, who previously approached the court against the misuse of his identity on the digital platforms, took to his X handle and wrote, "Grateful to the Hon'ble Delhi High Court for protecting my personality rights in today's digital age." He also mentioned his legal team and added, "The vital legal strategy and arguments were led by Senior Counsel Mr. Vaibhav Gaggar, and Mr. Pravin Anand alongwith Ms. Vaishali, Mr. So ...Read More >
New Delhi: The pan-India mythological drama 'Kannappa', starring Vishnu Manchu and featuring cameos by Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Kajal Aggarwal, hit cinemas on June 27, 2025. Despite its star-studded cast and grand production, the film has seen a slow start at the box office. According to early estimates from Sacnilk, 'Kannappa' earned ₹9 crore net in India on its first day of release. Although this marks Vishnu Manchu's biggest opener, it falls short of expectations considering the film's massive budget of ₹200 crore and the presence of big-name stars. The film saw varying occupa ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 29 (ANI): Renowned film director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, along with Pranay Reddy Vanga, met the Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at his Jubilee Hills residence. He donated Rs 10 lakhs to the CM's relief fund on behalf of Bhadrakali Productions, according to the Telangana CMO. Meanwhile, Union Minister of State Bandi Sanjay Kumar held a telephonic conversation with Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy regarding the ongoing relief operations in flood-hit areas in the state. According to an official statement from the Union Minister's off ...Read More >
Bigg Boss 19 continues to stir emotions inside the house, with contestants sharing personal stories that leave a lasting impact. In a recent clip from the upcoming episode, Farrhana Bhatt opened up about the pain of growing up in a broken family. Speaking candidly with co-contestant Kunickaa Sadanand, she revealed how her parents separated when her mother was just 25. When Kunickaa asked about her father, Farrhana made a heartbreaking confession: "I have not seen him. I have just seen him in pic ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A late night police visit to the Jubilee Hills residence of endowments minister Konda Surekha on Wednesday has triggered a political firestorm, deepening fissures within the ruling Congress and reviving old rivalries in Warangal's volatile turf.On Wednesday night, Hyderabad police task force personnel in plain clothes tried to detain N Sumanth, Surekha's recently terminated officer on special duty (OSD). Although no FIR was registered, their unannounced entry into the minister's home t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Congress party is deeply engrossed in wooing Tollywood celebrities, the workers more so, to enlist their support for its candidate in the ensuing by-election to the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency. Towards this, the ruling party has called for a meeting with Telugu film industry's workers here on Tuesday. This will be chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. The workers make for an overwhelming vote bank given that their strength is approximately 10,000 in the Jubilee Hills constituency. Incidentally, Congress became the first party to reach out to this voter community. ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 26 (ANI): A meeting between Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and directors, producers, and actors from the Tollywood industry is underway at Telangana State Police Command and Control Centre at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. The delegation of influential people from Tollywood is led by Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju. Among other attendees are actors like Nagarjuna, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Kalyan Ram, Shiva Balaji, Adavi Sesh, Nithin, and Venkatesh. Directors including Koratala Siva, Anil Ravipudi, K Raghavendra Rao ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
New Delhi: Television czarina Ekta Kapoor's iconic television show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' by Balaji Telefilms clocked 25 year milestone today. The trendsetter completes 25 glorious years since its premiere on July 3, 2000. Conceptualised by Ekta Kapoor, the show not only ruled TRP charts but also redefined prime-time television, making the 'saas-bahu' drama a cultural phenomenon. On this special occasion, Smriti Irani, Amar Upadhyay, and Ekta Kapoor share heartfelt reflections on a show that shaped their journeys and transformed Indian television. Ekta Kapoor shared, "Kyunki Saas Bh ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 6 (Maxim News): In a major boost to employment opportunities in the banking sector, public sector banks (PSBs) are set to recruit around 50,000 personnel during the current financial year (FY2025), according to data compiled from various banks. The move is aimed at supporting expanding business operations, enhancing customer services, and strengthening digital and physical infrastructure. The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender, is leading the hiring wave with plans to employ nearly 20,000 people in FY2025. This includes both probationary officers and speci ...Read More >
In one of the previous episodes of Bigg Boss 19 too, Amaal Mallik claimed that Awez Darbar was cheating on his girlfriend, Nagma Mirajkar. Bigg Boss 19: Amaal Mallik has once again issued an open threat about Awez Darbar, making comments about his personal life. In the recent episode of Salman Khan's controversial reality show, Amaal questioned Nehal Chudasama for telling Pranit More and the team that they were better in the comedy task. Nehal explained that she felt guilty after announcing the ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The makers of the upcoming Telugu film 'Peddi' unveiled Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar's character name on the special occasion of his birthday. The film, directed by Uppena fame Buchi Babu Sana, stars Ram Charan in the lead and is set for a global release on March 27, 2026. The film's production house, Vriddhi Cinemas, took to its X account on Saturday to share a new poster featuring Rajkumar's look. Along with the poster, the makers added a caption that read, "Team #Peddi wishes the 'Karunada Chakravarthy' @NimmaShivanna Garu a very Happy Birthday. 'GOURNAIDU' will be regal and explo ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away on Sunday following a prolonged illness. He was 83. The actor, who had once served as a BJP MLA, passed away at his residence in Filmnagar here early Sunday. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. He had been battling age-related health issues for the last few days. His photograph, recently shared by producer Bandla Ganesh on social media, had shocked the fans. In a career spanning over four decades, he acted in more than 750 films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages. Known for a unique vo ...Read More >
Hyderabad, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) President and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao broke down while paying his last respects to party MLA Maganti Gopinath, who passed away on Sunday. KCR, as Chandrasekhar Rao is popularly known, was visibly moved while paying homage to Gopinath at the latter's residence. Gopinath, the BRS MLA from Jubilee Hills constituency, died early Sunday, three days after he suffered a massive cardiac arrest. He was 63. He was also undergoing treatment for kidney-related complications, having recently undergone surgery. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) A three-storey chawl collapsed in the western suburb of Bandra here in the early hours of Friday, with at least 10 people feared trapped in the debris, civic officials said. As many as seven people have been rescued from the debris so far and admitted to the civic-run Bhabha Hospital, they said. According to preliminary information, chawl number 37 in the Bharat Nagar area of Bandra East collapsed around 5.56 am. Eight fire engines are at the spot along with teams from the Mumbai police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's local ward machinery, an official from ...Read More >
Mumbai Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Television actor Abhishek Kumar currently is seen as a participant on the reality TV show "Pati Patni Aur Panga". The actor recently created a light-hearted moment on the set when he jokingly said, "I love you" to Sunita Ahuja, wife of Bollywood superstar Govinda. Sunita was present on the show as a special guest, and the exchange, meant in fun, left both the audience and fellow contestants in splits. The reality shop Pati Patni Aur Panga, hosted by Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbhachiyaa, has quickly become a buzzworthy show with an amalgamation of entertainment, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19 was filled with both joy and drama. Host Salman Khan surprised contestant Tanya Mittal with a royal singhasan on her birthday. Tanya grew emotional and shared her wish that Salman could become like family to her in Mumbai, so she would not feel unsafe living there. The celebration continued with sweets from Turkey, soulful singing by Amaal Mallik, and fun moments with fellow contestants. While the mood was festive, Salman also took time to address controversies surrounding him. Without naming anyone, he indirectly responded to rece ...Read More >