Minister Konda Surekha apologises to actress Samantha for remarks

HYDERABAD: Minister Konda Surekha has issued an apology to Tollywood actress Samantha for her recent remarks regarding the actress's personal life.

The comments, which were related to Samantha's divorce from actor Naga Chaitanya, drew considerable backlash from political figures and film industry members.

In response to the criticism, Surekha took to social media to retract her statements, expressing regret for causing distress. She tweeted that she was withdrawing her remarks if they had caused emotional harm, urging Samantha not to misunderstand her intentions. The apology came amid growing support for Samantha from many prominent figures, who condemned the minister's involvement in such personal matters.