Actor Akkineni Nagarjuna withdraws his defamation case after Telangana minister Konda Surekha issues a renewed public apology over remarks involving the Akkineni family.

Actor Akkineni Nagarjuna has withdrawn his defamation case against Telangana minister Konda Surekha, bringing an end to a dispute that began over her controversial remarks made last year. The court closed the matter after Nagarjuna formally conveyed his decision on Thursday, a day after the minister restated her apology on social media, clarifying that her earlier comments were never meant to malign him or his family.

Surekha’s renewed apology shared on X expressed regret for any negative impression caused by her statements linked to an earlier political exchange involving K.T. Rama Rao. Her remarks, which indirectly drew the Akkineni family into a political controversy, had sparked widespread backlash and led to the initial legal action. She had also apologised in 2024 to Samantha Ruth Prabhu and the Akkineni family, insisting her comments were aimed at KTR, not at the actors personally.

Analysis: The closure of the case may help dial down tensions between political and film circles, which often intersect in Telangana’s public discourse. By choosing reconciliation over prolonged litigation, both parties signal an interest in avoiding further public distraction. For fans and observers, the development also underscores how quickly political statements can spill into personal territory — and the importance of timely public clarification when they do.