The recent drug bust at a farmhouse in Hyderabad has triggered a major political controversy in Telangana, putting the spotlight on former BRS leader Pilot Rohit Reddy.
Rohit Reddy had already been a controversial figure within the Bharat Rashtra Samithi for several years. He had faced multiple allegations in the past and also suffered a defeat in the 2023 Telangana Legislative Assembly Election from the Tandur constituency.
Now, the situation has intensified after he was reportedly caught during a drug raid at his farmhouse in the Moinabad area of Hyderabad. The development has quickly turned into a major political issue, drawing criticism from rival parties.
Leaders from the Indian National Congress have strongly targeted BRS over the incident. Mahesh Kumar Goud alleged that the previous BRS government, which ruled Telangana for nearly a decade, allowed drug culture to spread in the state. He also challenged K. T. Rama Rao to undergo a drug test during the upcoming Assembly session.
Responding to the challenge, K. T. Rama Rao took to social media and stated that drugs destroy lives and turn people into “monsters.” He made it clear that he strongly opposes drug usage and illegal substances, adding that his party condemns such activities.
KTR further said that anyone involved in using or trafficking drugs should face strict legal action, regardless of their political affiliation. He also accepted the challenge and suggested that politicians from all parties should voluntarily undergo drug tests to send a strong message to the public.
With the issue now gaining political traction, the drug raid linked to the former BRS MLA has created a fresh challenge for KTR and sparked a wider debate in Telangana politics.
Funky OTT Release Triggers Fresh Trolling for Naga Vamsi
The film Funky, starring Vishwak Sen and directed by Anudeep K. V., has become one of the most heavily trolled releases of the year.
Produced by Naga Vamsi, the movie had a disappointing run in theatres. Despite the poor theatrical performance, there was some expectation that the film might find a better reception after its OTT release, as certain movies tend to work better with home audiences.
However, the response after its streaming debut has been even more negative. The film premiered on Netflix this weekend, and social media reactions have triggered fresh trolling and criticism.
Interestingly, the backlash is not largely aimed at director Anudeep or lead actor Vishwak Sen. Instead, many netizens are directing their criticism toward producer Naga Vamsi.
One of the reasons appears to be Vamsi’s recent visibility in media interviews and his outspoken comments. In one such interview, he reportedly stated that Funky would entertain audiences even though it does not have a strong story. That remark is now being widely circulated and mocked online.
Some social media users have even warned that if he continues producing similar films, he might face a situation similar to producers like M. S. Raju and Dil Raju. While M. S. Raju once dominated the Telugu film industry before losing prominence, Dil Raju’s banner value is also believed by some critics to have declined in recent years.