Hyderabad: Telangana Women and Child Welfare Minister Konda Surekha issued a midnight clarification on her earlier comments about the Akkineni family. She said she never intended to hurt actor Akkineni Nagarjuna or his family members.
Konda Surekha clarifies remarks on the Akkineni family
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Konda Surekha wrote: “I would wish to clarify that the statement I had made in relation to @iamnagarjuna Garu was not intended to hurt Nagarjuna Garu or his family members. I had no intention of hurting or defaming Akkineni Nagarjuna Garu or his family members. I regret any unintended impression given in my statements in relation to them and withdraw the same.”
Her post quickly attracted attention online. Many observers saw it as an attempt to end the controversy that arose from her earlier remarks about the Akkineni family.
Clarification follows the ongoing legal case
The clarification came as actor Akkineni Nagarjuna continued his defamation case against the minister. Political sources said the message may have followed guidance from the Congress leadership.
The issue once again became a trending topic in both political and film circles. Many are now watching whether Nagarjuna will respond to the clarification.
I would wish to clarify that the statement I had made in relation to @iamnagarjuna Garu was not intended to hurt Nagarjuna Garu or his family members.
I had no intention of hurting or defaming Akkineni Nagarjuna Garu or his family members.
I regret any unintended impression…
— Konda Surekha (@iamkondasurekha) November 11, 2025