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Chiranjeevi Faces Online Backlash Over 'Dancing With Some Girl' Remark at Telangana Summit

The reaction underscores how offhand comments at a government investment showcase quickly draw scrutiny online.

Overview

  • At the Telangana Rising Global Summit in Hyderabad, Chiranjeevi said he was "dancing with some girl at Annapurna Studios" when ministers arrived to invite him to the event.
  • A video of the remark spread on X, where many users criticized his phrasing as unnecessary or awkward for the summit setting.
  • Other commenters defended the actor, noting that dancing is part of his profession and questioning why it should be considered awkward.
  • The state-run forum was hosted by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and attended by guests including NITI Aayog vice chair Suman Bery and industrialist Anand Mahindra.
  • No apology or formal statement from the actor or organisers has been reported, with coverage also noting his next film, Vishwambhara, is slated for summer 2026.