From Niharika Konidela, Rahul Sipligunj detained for late-night partying to Jabardasth fame Dorababu and Parades arrested in sex racket: Celebs who got mired in controversies

There were instances where popular faces of the Telugu telly world reportedly got involved in several offences right from drunk driving, drugs to being booked in a sex racket. Here's a look...

Noted actress Niharika Konidela, who started her career as a TV host and renowned playback singer-BB Telugu season 3 winner Rahul Sipligunj were reportedly held in a late night party at a posh pub in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad on Saturday (April 2).

As per latest reports, around 150 were reportedly whisked away from the party at the pub in a luxury hotel for partying beyond the permissible time limit, which is a major violation. Daughter of Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Chairman and former DGP (HoPF) Gautam Sawang and Guntur MP Galla Jayadev’s son were also reportedly present among the 150 busted in the raid last night. Besides, the contingent of police have also recovered different kinds of drugs like cocaine and weed at the pub.

Both Niharika and Rahul Sipligunj were served notices and sent away. While Nagababu clarified that Niharika was 'not at fault', Rahul also claimed that he went to a birthday party with family and has not consumed drugs.

Bigg Boss Telugu 5 fame Sarayu Roy aka 7 Arts Sarayu was served a notice in connection with a case filed against her for allegedly hurting religious sentiments in February this year.

Sarayu's recent ad commercial allegedly features her and a few others in an inebriated state and carrying slogans 'Ganpati Bappa Moriya'. A member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Siricilla, Telangana, reportedly filed a case against Sarayu complaining that the ad commercial hurts the sentiments of Hindus and women.

Telugu TV actor A Narasimha Reddy and his aide were arrested in April for allegedly duping a woman of Rs. 85 lakh by promising to start a business venture with her at Gandipet area of Hyderabad.

His wife-anchor Syamala later shared a video on her Instagram handle in which Narasimha can be seen stating that he has been arrested in a 'fabricated case' and promised to meet again with facts. In the video, he also expressed faith in the judicial system and thanked fans for their support.

Rahul Sipligunj was reportedly attacked in March, 2020, in a local pub in Hyderabad. As per reports, Rahul was attacked with beer bottles by a group of unknown people following a brawl. It is speculated that a few tried to misbehave with one of Rahul’s female friends at the pub and the latter’s intervention led to a scuffle. Rahul reportedly suffered minor injuries in the incident.

Jabardasth fame Peddiredla Dorababu and Eamani Parades were arrested in connection with flesh trade in Vizag in March, 2020. Task force cops led by ACP Trinadh Rao conducted a raid on an apartment in Madhavadhara area on reliable information. Taskforce cops arrested four persons and rescued a woman from Pune as well.

BB Telugu season 2 fame Nutan Naidu was taken into custody in September 2020 at Udipi railway station with the help of Karnataka police in connection with tonsuring of a 20-year-old Dalit youth, Parri Srikanth. Naidu was also charged with impersonating retired IAS officer PV Ramesh, and for his alleged role in protecting his wife N Priya Madhuri in the case.

Late film critic and Bigg Boss Telugu season 1 fame Kathi Mahesh was externed from Hyderabad for six months in 2018 for his controversial comments on Ramayana and Lord Rama on TV channels and social media. Mahesh was yet again arrested by cyber crime police in August, 2020, for an offensive post on Facebook on Lord Rama based on a complaint registered by Umesh Kumar, a businessman. Mahesh challenged the externment order and also claimed that his Facebook post was meant to be a satire about a priest who attended the ground-breaking ceremony of a place of worship and later tested positive for COVID-19.

BB Telugu season 1 fame Prince Cecil was reportedly booked for drunk driving on November 24 (Sunday) and the actor also attended a court hearing on November 26, 2019, in Kukatpally, Hyderabad. The actor was let off with a fine of Rs. 5000 since it was his first offence.

However, the actor denied the charges against him in a chat with ETimes TV. Prince said, “I was with my mom attending a court hearing in connection with a property dispute. You can check the records as well.”

Popular anchor Pradeep Machiraju was caught in a drunk and drive operation conducted by Hyderabad police on January 1, 2018, at Banjara Hills, Road no 45. A case has been booked against him and his car was reportedly seized by the police. Pradeep attended a counselling session with his father at the Traffic Training Institute (TTI) and a city court later suspended his driving licence for three years and imposed a fine of Rs. 2100 as well.

A case was filed against popular anchor Ravi in October, 2018, by film distributor Sandeep. The complainant alleged that Ravi threatened him of dire consequences if he failed to repay Rs. 15 lakh that he owned the latter. Ravi was reportedly questioned by SR Nagar police on the charges of threatening Sandeep over financial disputes. In a subsequent chat with ETimes TV, Ravi said Sandeep's allegations were 'fake' and called his complaint a 'strategic defence move'.

Ace choreographer-turned-filmmaker and former Bigg Boss Telugu 4 contestant Amma Rajasekhar was reportedly arrested for his alleged assault on gym trainer Venkat Koti Reddy. Venkat, Amma Rajasekhar's neighbour, in his complaint to Panjagutta police claimed that the Rajasekhar assaulted him along with friends when he complained about the 'nuisance' being created at the latter's flat. However, Amma Rajasekhar later rubbished the accusations adding that Venkat assaulted his car driver in his absence and later threatened him as well.