Rajeev Kanakala issues clarification after the controversial school event: ‘I only went to motivate students'

Rajeev Kanakala issues clarification after the controversial school event: ‘I only went to motivate students'
Popular Telugu actor Rajeev Kanakala recently found himself in the middle of an unexpected controversy after attending an event at Ybrant School in Hyderabad. The issue started after a student organisation raised questions about the school’s credibility and accused it of operating against certain government rules. As the topic started trending online, Rajeev Kanakala released a clarification video to explain why he attended the event and what exactly happened there. His calm response and honest explanation have now grabbed attention on social media.

Rajeev Kanakala shares his side of the story

Sharing the video online, Rajeev Kanakala wrote, “A quick clarification regarding the recent event at Ybrant School. Please watch as I clear the air and share an important message for all parents. Prioritizing student safety and transparency above all. Thank you!!”In the video, the actor explained that he attended the programme only to encourage students and interact with parents. He said, “I went there with good intentions to motivate children and appreciate students who scored well.” Rajeev also made it clear that he attended the event only as a chief guest and not as someone promoting the institution officially.

Rajeev Kanakala was unaware of the school allegations

Rajeev Kanakala openly admitted that he was not aware of the allegations raised against the school before attending the programme. He revealed that members of the NVTS organisation questioned him directly during the event regarding the school’s permissions and legal status.
Reacting to that, the actor said, “Honestly, I did not know all these details before attending the event.” He further advised parents to personally verify all information before admitting their children into any school. Rajeev also confirmed that he had already instructed the organisers not to use his photos or videos for promotional purposes.

Rajeev Kanakala’s clarification receives support

After the clarification video was released, netizens appreciated Rajeev Kanakala for addressing the issue openly instead of ignoring the controversy. Social media users praised the actor for accepting the concerns raised by the student organisation and for putting student safety first. Even the NVTS delegates allegedly responded favorably to his remark and appreciated his responsible reaction. Meanwhile, Rajeev was last seen in 'Godari Gattupaina'.
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