<p>Sri Reddy ànd Ram Gopal Varma <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-ram-gopal-varma-apologises-to-pawan-kalyan-for-instigating-sri-reddy-against-him-131420">may have apologised to actor-politician Pawan Kalyan </a>for slamming him earlier on the casting couch issue, but the actor is not yet to forgive them it seems.&nbsp;<br />
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Pawan's elder brother Naga Babu held a press conference on Thursday saying, " Don't take Pawan Kalyan's silence as his weakness."<br />
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A few days back, Telugu actress Sri Reddy had slammed Pawan Kalan for faking support towards her while his fans slammed her on Twitter.&nbsp;<br />
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Later RGV accepted that he instigated Sri Reddy to go against Kalyan but both of them issued a public apology for the same.&nbsp;<br />
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This hasn't gone down well with Telugu superstar who finally broke his silence on Twitter.&nbsp;<br />
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In no mood to spare them, Kalyan named and shared pictures of 'influential people' who saw no shame in abusing his ageing mother to get their TRPs.&nbsp;<br />
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Kalyan wrote, &nbsp;“Interesting fact, the current Dream team also has Mothers, sisters, Daughters, Daughter-in-laws and all the women. But their women are secured and safe but my Poor, frail, aging 70 year old mother had to get abused for their TRPs and political benefits.You all love & die for Shows which will get highest TRPS for your channels, right?? .. Good !!I will give the Mother of all Shows."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Interesting fact,The current Dream team also has Mothers, sisters, Daughters , Daughter in laws and all the women. But their women are secured and safe but my Poor, frail, aging 70 year old mother had to get abused for their TRPs and political benefits</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The trio who helped TDP bosses to get my mother abused in public <a href="https://t.co/4XHEezvAcy">pic.twitter.com/4XHEezvAcy</a></p>
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<p>Kalyan, during his rant on Twitter, blamed the Telugu media for playing up Sri Reddy's false accusation on him again and again. He asked media whether it would play up the news had she abused a minister on national television.</p>

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<p>The controversy started when Pawan Kalyan had stated at an event that instead of naming and shaming producers and accusing them of casting couch on Twitter, actress Sri Reddy should seek judicial help and file a police complaint. In reaction to Kalyan's comment, Reddy abused the actor and went on a rant on national television.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this month, Sri Reddy <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-south-indian-film-casting-couch-telugu-actress-sri-reddy-says-producers-son-forced-her-to-have-sex-129867">stripped in front of Telugu Film&nbsp;Chamber</a>s accusing prominent producers of the film industry of sexually harassing her.&nbsp;</p>


Ram Gopal Varma and Sri Reddy had earlier issued their apology to the superstar.

Sri Reddy ànd Ram Gopal Varma may have apologised to actor-politician Pawan Kalyan for slamming him earlier on the casting couch issue, but the actor is not yet to forgive them it seems. Pawan's elder brother Naga Babu held a press conference on Thursday saying, " Don't take Pawan Kalyan's silence as his weakness." A few days back, Telugu actress Sri Reddy had slammed Pawan Kalan for faking support towards her while his fans slammed her on Twitter. Later RGV accepted that he instigated Sri Reddy to go against Kalyan but both of them issued a public apology for the same. This hasn't gone down well with Telugu superstar who finally broke his silence on Twitter. In no mood to spare them, Kalyan named and shared pictures of 'influential people' who saw no shame in abusing his ageing mother to get their TRPs. Kalyan wrote, “Interesting fact, the current Dream team also has Mothers, sisters, Daughters, Daughter-in-laws and all the women. But their women are secured and safe but my Poor, frail, aging 70 year old mother had to get abused for their TRPs and political benefits.You all love & die for Shows which will get highest TRPS for your channels, right?? .. Good !!I will give the Mother of all Shows." You all love & die for Shows which will get highest TRPS for your channels, right?? .. Good !!I will give the Mother of all Shows. — Pawan Kalyan (@PawanKalyan) April 20, 2018 × Interesting fact,The current Dream team also has Mothers, sisters, Daughters , Daughter in laws and all the women. But their women are secured and safe but my Poor, frail, aging 70 year old mother had to get abused for their TRPs and political benefits — Pawan Kalyan (@PawanKalyan) April 20, 2018 × The trio who helped TDP bosses to get my mother abused in public pic.twitter.com/4XHEezvAcy — Pawan Kalyan (@PawanKalyan) April 20, 2018 × Kalyan, during his rant on Twitter, blamed the Telugu media for playing up Sri Reddy's false accusation on him again and again. He asked media whether it would play up the news had she abused a minister on national television. #Rich&Powerful Media pic.twitter.com/u2KgYzHl8l — Pawan Kalyan (@PawanKalyan) April 19, 2018 × The controversy started when Pawan Kalyan had stated at an event that instead of naming and shaming producers and accusing them of casting couch on Twitter, actress Sri Reddy should seek judicial help and file a police complaint. In reaction to Kalyan's comment, Reddy abused the actor and went on a rant on national television. Earlier this month, Sri Reddy stripped in front of Telugu Film Chambers accusing prominent producers of the film industry of sexually harassing her.

Pawan Kalyan in no mood to forgive RGV, Sri Reddy; goes on a Twitter rant

<p>Ram Gopal Varma apologised to Telugu actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, his fans and his family for apparently instigating actress Sri Reddy into abusing the actor. The filmmaker on Thursday took to Twitter "My sincere apologies once again to Pawan Kalyan and all his fans and also his family members."&nbsp;<br />
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On Saturday, the filmmaker had posted a video on Youtube where he confessed that he "influenced Sri Reddy" and encouraged her to abuse Pawan Kalyan for saying that she should have gone to the police, not the media, with allegations of the casting couch.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Sri Reddy also posted an apology on Twitter and said, "I apologise to Pawan Kalyan's mother. I didn't do it deliberately, but what I did was wrong, therefore asking for an apology."<br />
Sri Reddy created headlines when she stripped in front of Telugu Chamber of Films to protest against casting couch. The actress was booked under Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code for obscene act in public on April 8th, following her protest.&nbsp;<br />
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During an event, Pawan Kalyan was asked to react on Sri Reddy's allegations. The superstar had said that she should have approached the police and filed a complaint against filmmaker Suresh Babu's son Abhiram Daggubati instead of going to the media. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-south-indian-film-casting-couch-telugu-actress-sri-reddy-says-producers-son-forced-her-to-have-sex-129867">Sri Reddy had accused Abhiram of promising her film roles in exchange for sex.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Pawan Kalyan's statement had clearly not gone down too well with Sri as the actress had then lashed out at the actor on her social media page. The actress was trolled by Pawan Kalyan's fans for her tweets. Later, she agreed to take Pawan Kalyan's advice and said she would go to the police. Here's what she said on Facebook:</p>

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The filmmaker took to Twitter to post an apology to Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan

Ram Gopal Varma apologised to Telugu actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, his fans and his family for apparently instigating actress Sri Reddy into abusing the actor. The filmmaker on Thursday took to Twitter "My sincere apologies once again to Pawan Kalyan and all his fans and also his family members." On Saturday, the filmmaker had posted a video on Youtube where he confessed that he "influenced Sri Reddy" and encouraged her to abuse Pawan Kalyan for saying that she should have gone to the police, not the media, with allegations of the casting couch. It was me who is responsible for @MsSriReddy saying that to @PawanKalyan ..it is not her fault ..will give details now by 9.30 pm — Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 18, 2018 × My sincere apologies once again to @PawanKalyan and all his fans and also his family members — Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 19, 2018 × Meanwhile, Sri Reddy also posted an apology on Twitter and said, "I apologise to Pawan Kalyan's mother. I didn't do it deliberately, but what I did was wrong, therefore asking for an apology." Sri Reddy created headlines when she stripped in front of Telugu Chamber of Films to protest against casting couch. The actress was booked under Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code for obscene act in public on April 8th, following her protest. During an event, Pawan Kalyan was asked to react on Sri Reddy's allegations. The superstar had said that she should have approached the police and filed a complaint against filmmaker Suresh Babu's son Abhiram Daggubati instead of going to the media. Sri Reddy had accused Abhiram of promising her film roles in exchange for sex. Pawan Kalyan's statement had clearly not gone down too well with Sri as the actress had then lashed out at the actor on her social media page. The actress was trolled by Pawan Kalyan's fans for her tweets. Later, she agreed to take Pawan Kalyan's advice and said she would go to the police. Here's what she said on Facebook:

Ram Gopal Varma apologises to Pawan Kalyan for instigating Sri Reddy against him

<p>The Movie Artists' Association (MAA) lifted a ban that it had imposed on Telugu actress Sri Reddy on Thursday after NHRC sent notices to the Telangana government and the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry over Reddy's allegations.<br />
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Reddy had stripped in front of &nbsp;Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce office on Saturday alleging that some of the prominent producers of the Telugu film industry had sexually exploited her in lieu of film roles. A day later, the association had imposed a ban on the actress and forbidden its 900 odd members from working with her ever.<br />
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On Thursday, National Human Rights Commission took suo moto cognizance of media reports about the allegations raised by Ms Reddy and a lack of grievance redressal mechanism for women in the film industry.<br />
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Following the Commission`s observation, MAA President said they had no grudge against Reddy but since her allegations hurt the artistes, it was decided to impose the ban.</p>

<p>He said all 900 members of MAA were free to work with Reddy.</p>


The ban was lifted after NHRC sent a notice to Telangana government.

The Movie Artists' Association (MAA) lifted a ban that it had imposed on Telugu actress Sri Reddy on Thursday after NHRC sent notices to the Telangana government and the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry over Reddy's allegations. Reddy had stripped in front of Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce office on Saturday alleging that some of the prominent producers of the Telugu film industry had sexually exploited her in lieu of film roles. A day later, the association had imposed a ban on the actress and forbidden its 900 odd members from working with her ever. On Thursday, National Human Rights Commission took suo moto cognizance of media reports about the allegations raised by Ms Reddy and a lack of grievance redressal mechanism for women in the film industry. Following the Commission`s observation, MAA President said they had no grudge against Reddy but since her allegations hurt the artistes, it was decided to impose the ban. He said all 900 members of MAA were free to work with Reddy.

Film body lifts ban on Telugu actress Sri Reddy who alleged sexual exploitation

<p>Telugu actor Sri Reddy has accused producer Suresh Babu's son Abhiram Daggubati of sexually exploiting her. She also shared intimate pictures with Abhiram on her Twitter account, claiming that the latter forced her to perform sex with him in exchange for casting her in films.</p>

<p>It all began on Saturday when Sri Reddy stripped in front of the Telugu film chambers to protest against sexual harassment and casting couch in the industry. When asked for the reason, she revealed that she didn't get roles despite sending nude videos to the filmmakers. The actor also claimed that that she was asked to vacate her house post her stripping act.</p>

<p>As the controversy took steam post her stripping act, Sri Reddy then went on to claim that the one of the top producer's son used to force her to have sex with him in the studio. At that time, she didn’t reveal the name of the producer but then went on to establish that she was talking about Suresh Babu's son Abhiram Daggubati. Post her claims, she shared private pictures of her with Abhiram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with a leading publisher, Sri Reddy said, "I am a victim. One of the producer's sons used me in the studio. Studio belongs to the government (but) they have assigned the property to the guy. Why is the government giving studios?"</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-stripping-in-front-of-maa-office-sri-reddy-now-faces-a-ban-from-the-association-130009">Also see:&nbsp;After stripping in front of MAA office, Sri Reddy now faces a ban from the association</a></p>

<p>She continued: “He used to take me to the studio and he used to f**k me. He is the son of a top producer who is ruling the Telugu film industry. He used to force sex (on me). He would ask me to come to the studio and I said I will go only to talk, not for any sexual act. But after going there, he used to force (me to have) sex."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>This is what she posted:&nbsp;</em></p>

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— Sri Reddy (@ActressSriReddy) <a href="https://twitter.com/ActressSriReddy/status/984017061834821635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>In another interview, she said, "Suresh Babu’s son cheated me so badly. Studio belongs to the government and it is meant help and support people. He took to the studio and f**ked so badly.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Indian films producer Suresh Babu has two sons, Rana and Abhiram.</p>


Sri Reddy stripped on Saturday in front of the Telugu film chambers to protest against sexual harassment and the casting couch in the south Indian film industry

Telugu actor Sri Reddy has accused producer Suresh Babu's son Abhiram Daggubati of sexually exploiting her. She also shared intimate pictures with Abhiram on her Twitter account, claiming that the latter forced her to perform sex with him in exchange for casting her in films. It all began on Saturday when Sri Reddy stripped in front of the Telugu film chambers to protest against sexual harassment and casting couch in the industry. When asked for the reason, she revealed that she didn't get roles despite sending nude videos to the filmmakers. The actor also claimed that that she was asked to vacate her house post her stripping act. As the controversy took steam post her stripping act, Sri Reddy then went on to claim that the one of the top producer's son used to force her to have sex with him in the studio. At that time, she didn’t reveal the name of the producer but then went on to establish that she was talking about Suresh Babu's son Abhiram Daggubati. Post her claims, she shared private pictures of her with Abhiram. In an interview with a leading publisher, Sri Reddy said, "I am a victim. One of the producer's sons used me in the studio. Studio belongs to the government (but) they have assigned the property to the guy. Why is the government giving studios?" Also see: After stripping in front of MAA office, Sri Reddy now faces a ban from the association She continued: “He used to take me to the studio and he used to f**k me. He is the son of a top producer who is ruling the Telugu film industry. He used to force sex (on me). He would ask me to come to the studio and I said I will go only to talk, not for any sexual act. But after going there, he used to force (me to have) sex." This is what she posted: #SriReddyLeaks pic.twitter.com/DMiqFy8D63 — Sri Reddy (@ActressSriReddy) April 10, 2018 × #SriReddy #Srileaks #srireddyleaks #srireddyprotest pic.twitter.com/uFOfb9uuvY — Sri Reddy (@ActressSriReddy) April 11, 2018 × #Srileaks #SriReddy #srireddyleaks pic.twitter.com/QFhCq7uq3v — Sri Reddy (@ActressSriReddy) April 11, 2018 × #SriLeaks #srireddyprotest #SriReedy pic.twitter.com/Ouj85vl1rd — Sri Reddy (@ActressSriReddy) April 11, 2018 × In another interview, she said, "Suresh Babu’s son cheated me so badly. Studio belongs to the government and it is meant help and support people. He took to the studio and f**ked so badly.” South Indian films producer Suresh Babu has two sons, Rana and Abhiram.

Telugu actress Sri Reddy strips, alleges Rana Daggubati's brother forced her to have sex with him

<p>She went semi-nude in order to protest against sexual harassment in Telugu film industry and now actress and #MeToo campaigner Sri Reddy is facing a ban from Movie Artists Association (MAA).&nbsp;<br />
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The officials of MAA, on Sunday, met for an emergency meeting and rejected Sri's application seeking membership in the association. The body also issued a warning to all its 900 members against working with her in future.&nbsp;<br />
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To get roles in films, it is mandatory to be a member of MAA. The association believes Sri’s recent move outside its office on Saturday is sheer blackmailing.&nbsp;<br />
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The actress has been vocal about the alleged exploitation of women in the film industry. As the controversy took steam post her stripping act, Sri Reddy then went on to claim that the one of the top producer's son used to force her to have sex with him in the studio. At that time, she didn’t reveal the name of the producer but then went on to establish that she was talking about Suresh Babu's son <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-south-indian-film-casting-couch-telugu-actress-sri-reddy-says-producers-son-forced-her-to-have-sex-129867">Abhiram Daggubati</a>. Post her claims, she shared private pictures of her with Abhiram.&nbsp;<br />
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Meanwhile, Sri has found a supporter in Ram Gopal Varma who tweeted, "Sri Reddy has become a national celebrity. People in Mumbai who don’t even know Pawan Kalyan are talking about Sri Reddy”.<br />
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The Telugu film industry has been rattled by the allegations that Sri has imposed on prominent producers. While everyone has denied the allegations made by her, her claims have surely opened a can of worms in the film industry.&nbsp;</p>


The actress has alleged that several producers forced her to have sex with them in return of a movie role.

She went semi-nude in order to protest against sexual harassment in Telugu film industry and now actress and #MeToo campaigner Sri Reddy is facing a ban from Movie Artists Association (MAA). The officials of MAA, on Sunday, met for an emergency meeting and rejected Sri's application seeking membership in the association. The body also issued a warning to all its 900 members against working with her in future. To get roles in films, it is mandatory to be a member of MAA. The association believes Sri’s recent move outside its office on Saturday is sheer blackmailing. The actress has been vocal about the alleged exploitation of women in the film industry. As the controversy took steam post her stripping act, Sri Reddy then went on to claim that the one of the top producer's son used to force her to have sex with him in the studio. At that time, she didn’t reveal the name of the producer but then went on to establish that she was talking about Suresh Babu's son Abhiram Daggubati. Post her claims, she shared private pictures of her with Abhiram. Meanwhile, Sri has found a supporter in Ram Gopal Varma who tweeted, "Sri Reddy has become a national celebrity. People in Mumbai who don’t even know Pawan Kalyan are talking about Sri Reddy”. The Telugu film industry has been rattled by the allegations that Sri has imposed on prominent producers. While everyone has denied the allegations made by her, her claims have surely opened a can of worms in the film industry.

After stripping in front of MAA office, Sri Reddy now faces a ban from the association

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<p>Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sat through the second day of hearing with US senators answering questions on data leaks but most of the answers and questions fielded by lawmakers ended inconclusively with both sides unable to set a timeline and failing to reach a consensus over privacy legislation.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbi-takes-charge-of-unnao-rape-case-129947">UP government orders FIR against BJP MLA Unnao rape case handed over to CBI</a></p>

<p>The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday ordered registration of an FIR against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection with the alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman in Unnao district.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-ronaldos-penalty-ensures-juventus-exit-real-madrid-enter-semi-final-129946">Champions League: Ronaldo's penalty ensures Juventus exit, Real Madrid enter semi-final</a></p>

<p>Real Madrid's star striker Cristiano Ronaldo had the final say in the crucial Champions League quarter-finals against &nbsp;Juventus scoring an injury-time penalty to send his team into the semi-finals of the premier club championship on Wednesday.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-south-indian-film-casting-couch-telugu-actress-sri-reddy-says-producers-son-forced-her-to-have-sex-129867">Telugu actress Sri Reddy strips, alleges Rana Daggubati's brother forced her to have sex with him</a></p>

<p>Telugu actress Sri Reddy revealed last night, what could be the biggest casting couch scandal of South Indian cinema. Leaking intimate pictures of herself engaged with top South Indian film producer Abhiram Daggubati -- she claims that the latter forced her to perform sex with him in exchange for casting her in films.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-rajasthan-make-winning-return-to-fortress-beat-delhi-by-10-runs-129941">IPL 2018: Rajasthan make winning return to 'fortress', beat Delhi by 10 runs</a></p>

<p>Rajasthan celebrated their return to the 'fortress' with a 10-run win over Delhi in the rain-hit Indian Premier League contest here tonight.</p>

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As Facebook CEO, you don't know some key facts: US lawmaker to Mark Zuckerberg Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sat through the second day of hearing with US senators answering questions on data leaks but most of the answers and questions fielded by lawmakers ended inconclusively with both sides unable to set a timeline and failing to reach a consensus over privacy legislation. UP government orders FIR against BJP MLA Unnao rape case handed over to CBI The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday ordered registration of an FIR against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection with the alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman in Unnao district. Champions League: Ronaldo's penalty ensures Juventus exit, Real Madrid enter semi-final Real Madrid's star striker Cristiano Ronaldo had the final say in the crucial Champions League quarter-finals against Juventus scoring an injury-time penalty to send his team into the semi-finals of the premier club championship on Wednesday. Telugu actress Sri Reddy strips, alleges Rana Daggubati's brother forced her to have sex with him Telugu actress Sri Reddy revealed last night, what could be the biggest casting couch scandal of South Indian cinema. Leaking intimate pictures of herself engaged with top South Indian film producer Abhiram Daggubati -- she claims that the latter forced her to perform sex with him in exchange for casting her in films. IPL 2018: Rajasthan make winning return to 'fortress', beat Delhi by 10 runs Rajasthan celebrated their return to the 'fortress' with a 10-run win over Delhi in the rain-hit Indian Premier League contest here tonight.

WION morning news brief, April 12, 2018

<p>Shortly after Telugu actress Sri Reddy revealed about her being sexually harassed by South Indian film producer Abhiram Daggubati, Twitter exploded with reactions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last night, Reddy revealed what could be aptly be described as the biggest casting couch scandal of South Indian cinema. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-south-indian-film-casting-couch-telugu-actress-sri-reddy-says-producers-son-forced-her-to-have-sex-129867">Reddy posted her intimate pictures with Abhiram Daggubati</a> and claimed that she was forced to have a sexual relationship with Daggubati in exchange for getting an opportunity in films.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Twitterati didn't bat an eye to rope-in Abhiram's elder brother, renowned actor Rana Daggubati, into the controversy.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Anna Adugujadallone Thammudu..<br />
Great Brothers.. ????<br />
Namasthe <a href="https://twitter.com/RanaDaggubati?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RanaDaggubati</a><br />
Happy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/srireddyleaks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#srireddyleaks</a> Day.. ??? <a href="https://t.co/ztQtZ4lcRv">pic.twitter.com/ztQtZ4lcRv</a></p>
— @UrstrulyShivaDhfm (@ShivaPrince97) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShivaPrince97/status/983767761426857989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Many correlated Abhiram's leaked pictures with the incident where Rana's steamy picture with co-star Trisha went viral.</p>

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<p>While some gave the entire controversy a humorous turn, most tried exhibiting what would be the sentiment at the Daggabuti residence.</p>

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<p>Sri Reddy, on Saturday, stripped in front of the Telugu film chambers protesting sexual harassment and casting couch in the industry. Reddy revealed that she didn't get roles despite sending nude videos to the filmmakers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In an interview with a leading publisher, Sri Reddy said, "I am a victim. One of the producers' sons used me in the studio. Studio belongs to the government they have assigned the property to the guy. Why is the government giving studios?"</p>

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<p>Abhiram Daggubati is the son of top South Indian producer Suresh Babu.&nbsp;<br />
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Many correlated Abhiram's leaked pictures with the incident where Rana's steamy picture with co-star Trisha went viral

Shortly after Telugu actress Sri Reddy revealed about her being sexually harassed by South Indian film producer Abhiram Daggubati, Twitter exploded with reactions. Last night, Reddy revealed what could be aptly be described as the biggest casting couch scandal of South Indian cinema. Reddy posted her intimate pictures with Abhiram Daggubati and claimed that she was forced to have a sexual relationship with Daggubati in exchange for getting an opportunity in films. Twitterati didn't bat an eye to rope-in Abhiram's elder brother, renowned actor Rana Daggubati, into the controversy. Anna Adugujadallone Thammudu.. Great Brothers.. ???? Namasthe @RanaDaggubati Happy #srireddyleaks Day.. ??? pic.twitter.com/ztQtZ4lcRv — @UrstrulyShivaDhfm (@ShivaPrince97) April 10, 2018 × Many correlated Abhiram's leaked pictures with the incident where Rana's steamy picture with co-star Trisha went viral. King of Kisses poll RT for #AbhiramDaggubati Fav for #RanaDaggubati pic.twitter.com/ewWiJuaufc — Kathilantodu (@TheMB) April 10, 2018 × While some gave the entire controversy a humorous turn, most tried exhibiting what would be the sentiment at the Daggabuti residence. Like anna .. Like thammudu...? Em ra @RanaDaggubati ???#SriReddyLeaks pic.twitter.com/4R6x4f8kNC — ?™ (@MaheshAbimaani) April 10, 2018 × Sri Reddy, on Saturday, stripped in front of the Telugu film chambers protesting sexual harassment and casting couch in the industry. Reddy revealed that she didn't get roles despite sending nude videos to the filmmakers. What is common thing in #Suchileaks & #srireddyleaks? DAGGUBATI ??? — Troll Tollywood (@Troll_Tollywood) April 10, 2018 × In an interview with a leading publisher, Sri Reddy said, "I am a victim. One of the producers' sons used me in the studio. Studio belongs to the government they have assigned the property to the guy. Why is the government giving studios?" Public :- #Daggubati brothers pedha kaatre gallu anna#srireddyleaks pic.twitter.com/yeHzhjmCNO — ?™ (@MaheshAbimaani) April 10, 2018 × Abhiram Daggubati is the son of top South Indian producer Suresh Babu.

Rana Dagubbati trolled after actress accuses his brother of forcing sex on her

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<p>After days of uncertainty, Indian Premier League matches to be held in Chennai has now been shifted to another venue due to the ongoing Cauvery protest. People are protesting against the Centre's negligence for the formation of Cauvery Management Board (CMB).</p>

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<p>An Algerian military plane crashed on Wednesday with around &nbsp;257 people, mostly military personnel, on board. A military source told media that there were no survivors.</p>

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<p>Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's five-hour-long testimony before US lawmakers had him grilled to his core, but one question that had the Facebook chief foxed out of his wits was when Senator Richard J. Durbin asked him to share the details of his hotel stay from the previous night.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/aap-to-contest-rajasthan-assembly-polls-removes-kumar-vishwas-as-state-unit-incharge-129837">AAP removes Kumar Vishwas as Rajasthan in-charge, says will contest assembly polls</a></p>

<p>Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party has removed Kumar Vishwas as party's Rajasthan unit in-charge. Deepak Bajpai will now take over Vishwas's office. Kumar Vishwas was appointed as Rajasthan unit's in-charge last year in May.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-south-indian-film-casting-couch-telugu-actress-sri-reddy-says-producers-son-forced-her-to-have-sex-129867">Telugu actress Sri Reddy </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-south-indian-film-casting-couch-telugu-actress-sri-reddy-says-producers-son-forced-her-to-have-sex-129867">strips,</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-south-indian-film-casting-couch-telugu-actress-sri-reddy-says-producers-son-forced-her-to-have-sex-129867"> alleges Rana Daggubati's brother forced her to have sex with him</a></p>

<p>Telugu actress Sri Reddy revealed last night, what could be the biggest casting couch scandal of South Indian cinema. Leaking intimate pictures of herself engaged with top South Indian film producer Abhiram Daggubati -- she claims that the latter forced her to perform sex with him in lieu of casting her in films.&nbsp;</p>

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After Cauvery protests, all IPL matches shifted out of Chennai: Sources After days of uncertainty, Indian Premier League matches to be held in Chennai has now been shifted to another venue due to the ongoing Cauvery protest. People are protesting against the Centre's negligence for the formation of Cauvery Management Board (CMB). 257 dead in Algeria military plane crash, says official An Algerian military plane crashed on Wednesday with around 257 people, mostly military personnel, on board. A military source told media that there were no survivors. US senator asks for personal details, Facebook's Zuckerberg won't give them Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's five-hour-long testimony before US lawmakers had him grilled to his core, but one question that had the Facebook chief foxed out of his wits was when Senator Richard J. Durbin asked him to share the details of his hotel stay from the previous night. AAP removes Kumar Vishwas as Rajasthan in-charge, says will contest assembly polls Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party has removed Kumar Vishwas as party's Rajasthan unit in-charge. Deepak Bajpai will now take over Vishwas's office. Kumar Vishwas was appointed as Rajasthan unit's in-charge last year in May. Telugu actress Sri Reddy strips, alleges Rana Daggubati's brother forced her to have sex with him Telugu actress Sri Reddy revealed last night, what could be the biggest casting couch scandal of South Indian cinema. Leaking intimate pictures of herself engaged with top South Indian film producer Abhiram Daggubati -- she claims that the latter forced her to perform sex with him in lieu of casting her in films.

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