
Apart from delivering some mind-blowing films in 2024, Tollywood also saw some shocking controversies. From family matters to legal issues and tragic events, here are some controversies that shook the industry this year.
1.Allu Arjun Stampede Tragedy
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Pushpa 2 was the biggest release of 2024, and its star, Allu Arjun, became embroiled in controversy. On December 4 at the film premiere at Sandhya Theatres, Hyderabad, a stampede-like situation arose when the actor planned to visit the venue to surprise fans. This resulted in the death of a 35-year-old woman and the critical hospitalisation of her son. Allu Arjun faced legal consequences when a case was filed against him. He was also arrested and presented in court but received an interim bail from the high court. The incident raised questions about safety measures at movie theatres and the responsibilities of movie stars.
2.Akkineni Nagarjuna Family Involved In Controversy
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Superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna and his family were involved in a controversy when forest minister Konda Surekha made derogatory comments about them. Surekha accused BRS working president KT Rama Rao of being responsible for the divorce of Naga Chaitanya and his ex-wife Samantha. She also made inappropriate remarks about actor Rakul Preet Singh. Samantha and Rakul Preet Singh expressed their displeasure on social media while Nagarjuna filed a defamation lawsuit against the minister.
3.Jani Master’s Legal Trouble
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National Award-winning choreographer Jani Master was accused of sexual assault earlier this year. When the woman filed the complaint, the police arrested him. However, after some time, the court granted him bail. The choreographer was also involved in more controversies this year.
4.Ramgopal Verma’s Legal Issues
Ramgopal Varma was arrested in November for sharing offensive edited images of Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and their families. This led to an investigation which Verma attended virtually instead of being arrested in person.
5.Mohan Babu’s Family Feud
The story starts with a property dispute. Mohanlal accused his youngest son and his wife Mounika of forcefully trying to take over his home in Jalpally. Both the parties filed separate complaints with the police. Amidst the chaos, the actor struck a journalist with a microphone. This led to a case filed against the actor, adding to the drama.
With so many controversies this year, fans are hoping for a peaceful new year.