Fact Check: Does Konda Surekha Really Apologize to Samantha?

Minister Konda Surekha recently found herself in the middle of a controversy after making comments about actress Samantha and her divorce from actor Naga Chaitanya. Her remarks sparked backlash, leading many to criticize the way she spoke about their personal matters. As per the social media viral post, in response, Surekha has retracted her statement and issued an apology.

As per the tweet going viral, Minister Surekha explained that her comments were not meant to hurt Samantha but were intended to question the attitudes of some leaders towards women. She acknowledged that Samantha’s journey of self-reliance is admirable and said that she never intended to offend her. Surekha posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “My comments are meant to question a leader’s belittling attitude towards women, not to hurt your sentiments @Samanthaprabhu2. If my words hurt you or your fans, I unconditionally retract my comments.”

Samantha, on the other hand, responded to the situation with a statement of her own. While she did not directly name the minister, she expressed her disappointment over public comments about her personal life. Samantha emphasized that divorce is a deeply personal matter and urged people, including public figures, to refrain from speculating or making it part of political discussions.

Samantha stated, “It takes courage and strength to be a woman and face challenges in the entertainment industry. As a public figure, your words carry weight, and I request you to be responsible and respectful when discussing personal matters. My divorce was mutual and amicable, and I would like to keep it private.”

Parashuram’s Next Venture: A Siddhu Jonnalagadda Collaboration?

Following the above average success of his previous film, “Family Star,” director **Parashuram** has been the subject of much speculation regarding his next project. While he had initially prepared a story for actor **Karthi**, circumstances prevented that collaboration from materializing. Now, it seems that **Siddhu Jonnalagadda** is poised to take the lead in Parashuram’s upcoming film, with **Dil Raju’s** production banner potentially backing the project.

Dil Raju has reportedly already entered into an agreement with Siddhu Jonnalagadda for this film, even providing an advance. Interestingly, it’s rumored that Parashuram agreed to undertake another project under Dil Raju’s banner while working on “Family Star.” This suggests that a pre-existing connection between the director and the production house might have influenced the decision to pair Siddhu Jonnalagadda with Parashuram.

However, a crucial question remains unanswered: will Parashuram adapt the original story intended for Karthi for this film, or will he embark on a new narrative altogether? The clarity on this aspect will determine the direction of the project.

Currently, Siddhu Jonnalagadda is busy with two other films: one directed by **Bommarillu Bhaskar** and another titled “Telusu Kada” under the **People Media Factory** banner. Once these projects are complete, the collaboration with Parashuram could materialize, marking a significant step in the actor’s career.