Nagarjuna Records Statement In Defamation Case Against Konda Surekha Over Her Derogatory Remark

Nagarjuna, who filed a ₹100 crore defamation case against Congress Minister Konda Surekha, appeared in court on Tuesday, October 8, to record his statement. The minister had commented on the actor's son Naga Chaitanya's divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu. According to reports, the actor was accompanied by his wife Amala and Chaitanya.

Nagarjuna records statement in defamation case against Konda Surekha

Nagarjuna reached the court at Namopally with his family Tuesday afternoon. According to a report in Pinkvilla, Nagarjuna credited himself as the son of Akkineni Nageshwara Rao and a reputed personality in society. He added that his family and Chaitanya's former spouse Samantha also hold an immense reputation in the public.

For the unversed, Nagarjuna filed a complaint against the minister under Section 356 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The minister alleged that politician KT Rama Rao is the reason behind Chaitanya and Samantha's separation in 2021.

Konda Surekha withdrew her remark against Chaitanya-Samantha's divorce

After being heavily slammed for her defamatory remark, Konda took to her X handle to apologise to Samantha. She wrote, "My comments are meant to question a leader's belittling of women and not to hurt your @Samanthaprabhu2 sentiments. The way you have grown up with self-power is not only an admiration for me.. but also an ideal. (sic)" In another post, she wrote, “If you or your fans are offended by my comments, I unconditionally retract my comments. Don't think otherwise.”

In another post, she wrote, “If you or your fans are offended by my comments, I unconditionally retract my comments. Don't think otherwise.”

Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu had a lavish wedding in 2017, but four years later, the former couple informed their fans about their divorce. Now, Chay is engaged to actress Sobhita Dhulipala.