A Firestorm Over Fun: Rana and Teja’s IIFA Punches Ignite Fan Fury

Like a spark igniting a wildfire, the IIFA awards ceremony, hosted by Rana Daggubati and Teja Sajja, has ignited a social media storm. While the duo’s comedic timing and Bollywood-style banter aimed to entertain, it inadvertently triggered a backlash from fans of other Tollywood stars.

The controversy primarily stems from their satirical take on the highly-anticipated Sankranti clash between “Hanuman” and “Guntur Kaaram.” Teja’s past comments about a potential festival winner, seemingly directed at Mahesh Babu, further fueled the fire. Additionally, Prabhas’ fans expressed discontent over a joke about the “Adipurush” controversy.

While such comedic punches are commonplace in Bollywood, the Tollywood audience seems less accustomed to this style of humor. This cultural divide has led to mixed reactions, with some praising the duo’s bold attempt and others criticizing their insensitive remarks.

Amidst the online uproar, Teja Sajja is currently filming for “Mirai,” while Rana Daggubati is gearing up for the second season of the blockbuster series “Rana Naidu.”

Pawan Kalyan’s Heroine’s Item Song For Teja Sajja

Teja Sajja’s upcoming film Mirai is generating a positive buzz in the film industry. The film is creating a special interest already. Karthik Ghattamaneni is the director of the film. Manchu Manoj will be seen in a negative role of the film. Meanwhile, Niddhi Agerwal is the latest addition to the project.

The prestigious film is being made on par with Hollywood standards. There are high expectations on this film. The story reportedly has unqieu layers, say the sources. The film’s shoot is underway, with most of the talkie portions completed.

The team is now focused on wrapping up the remaining sequences. A special highlight is a song featuring Nidhi Aggarwal, who has a packed schedule with projects like The Raja Saab alongside Prabhas and Harihara Veeramallu with Pawan Kalyan.

Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under the People’s Media Factory banner, Mirai is set for a grand release on April 18, 2025, in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, and even Chinese, underscoring its pan-Asian appeal.