Actor Kasthuri Shankar criticised Telangana minister Konda Surekha for her malicious comments against Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. She also stated that Surekha should be sacked from the Congress party.

Samantha and Naga Chaitanya spoke out against the minister, even as they said their decision to separate was mutual.

Konda Surekha's clarification comes after KTR slapped a legal notice demanding public apology within 24 hours.

The leader's apology came soon after KTR sent her a legal notice and demanded a retraction of her remarks where she claimed that the BRS leader's actions contributed to the couple's separation.

Konda Surekha (58) is a member of Indian National Congress and represents Warangal East constituency in Telangana Legislative Assembly. Born on August 19, 1965 in Warangal, Konda Surekha was elected as MLA in 1999 in the state assembly of the undivided Andhra Pradesh state.

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Congress minister Konda Surekha leveled allegations against BRS leader KT Rama Rao, claiming he was responsible for the divorce of Naga Chaitanya and Samantha. She faced significant backlash for her unsubstantiated claims.