A political storm has emerged following Telangana Minister Konda Surekha's remarks on the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Prabhu, prompting sharp reactions from both the film industry and public figures condemning the minister’s remarks for overstepping personal boundaries. Responding to the sharp reactions, Konda Surekha stated in a post on X, "My comments were intended to question a leader’s belittling of women, not to hurt @Samanthaprabhu2's sentiments. I admire the strength Samantha has shown in her life journey.
If my remarks have caused any offense to her or her fans, I unconditionally retract them." However, Naga Chaitanya responded firmly, denouncing the minister’s comments. In his own X post, he wrote, "Divorce is one of the most painful decisions anyone can make.
It was a mutual decision made after much thought, and we parted ways with respect and dignity. The statements made by Konda Surekha garu are baseless and unacceptable. Women deserve respect, and exploiting celebrities' personal lives for political gain is shameful.
" Meanwhile. Samantha Prabhu has strongly reacted to Konda Surekha's controversial comments about her divorce from Naga Chaitanya, urging the minister to refrain from politicizing her personal life. In a powerful statement shared on Instagram, Samantha addressed the issue head-on, highlighting the challenges of being a woman in the film industry.
"To be a woman, to come out and work, to survive in a glamorous industry where wom.