Year Ender 2024: Akkineni Family Legal Feud To Nayanthara vs Dhanush, South Indian Cinema Controversies That Made Headlines

From Jayam Ravi’s surprising divorce from Aarti to Konda Surekha’s comments about the Akkineni family, these stories have grabbed everyone’s attention.

The entertainment industry has recently seen a wave of controversies involving some well-known celebrities.

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The entertainment industry has recently seen a wave of controversies involving some well-known celebrities. From Jayam Ravi’s surprising divorce from Aarti and rumors about his link-up with singer Kenishaa Francis to Konda Surekha’s comments about the Akkineni family and AR Rahman being linked to bassist Mohini Dey, these stories have grabbed everyone’s attention. Here’s a simple breakdown of these events:

Jayam Ravi and Aarti Divorce
The feud between Jayam Ravi and Aarti escalated after their divorce announcement on September 9. Aarti expressed shock, claiming Jayam’s decision had blindsided her. Rumors began circulating online about the actor’s alleged link-up with singer Kenishaa Francis, with speculation that they had been in a secret relationship for some time. The Times of India reported that these rumors intensified following their Goa trip. Jayam Ravi urged the media to leave Kenishaa alone, describing her as a talented artist and psychologist. Both Jayam and his ex-wife Aarti are now focusing on their children.

Konda Surekha vs. Akkineni Family
Konda Surekha’s comments on Naga Chaitanya and Samantha’s divorce sparked a feud with the Akkineni family. She accused KT Rama Rao of influencing Samantha and alleged that Nagarjuna forced her into unfavorable situations. The Akkineni family denied these claims, labeling them false. Subsequently, Nagarjuna took legal action against Surekha.

AR Rahman’s Rumors with Bassist Mohini Dey
After AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced their separation, rumors linked him to bassist Mohini Dey, who had also announced her divorce on the same day. Mohini Dey denied the rumors, calling Rahman a father figure and condemning the media’s misrepresentation of their professional relationship.

Arshad Warsi’s ‘Joker’ Comment on Prabhas
Arshad Warsi’s comment on Prabhas’s character in Kalki 2898 AD sparked outrage. He referred to the character as a “joker,” offending fans and the Telugu film industry. Warsi later clarified that his remark was about the character and not Prabhas himself, whom he praised as a brilliant actor. Despite this, he faced backlash and has since decided to refrain from criticising films and actors publicly.

Dhanush vs. Nayanthara
Nayanthara publicly accused Dhanush of denying her permission to use footage from their 2015 film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. She claimed he held a personal grudge against her. In response, Dhanush’s team filed a lawsuit against her for using the footage without permission.

Tirupati Laddu Controversy Involving Pawan Kalyan and Karthi
This controversy began when Karthi made a humorous remark about the sacred Laddu at an event in Hyderabad. Pawan Kalyan criticised him, but Karthi later apologised, clarifying that he meant no disrespect. Pawan Kalyan accepted the apology, resolving the issue.

Darshan Thoogudeepa’s Case
Darshan Thoogudeepa, a prominent Kannada actor, has been accused of murdering his fan, Renukaswamy. The police have charged Darshan and others with murder and conspiracy. The actor denied the allegations, citing circumstantial evidence. He was granted interim bail in October 2024 due to health issues.