Telangana Minister Konda Surekha sparked controversy by linking the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu to BRS leader KT Rama Rao, alleging he exploited actresses. Her remarks drew significant backlash from the film industry and political figures, leading to public condemnations from actors like Nagarjuna Akkineni and Jr NTR, and a legal notice from KT Rama Rao. Surekha apologized, stating her intention was to highlight KTR's disregard for women. Samantha and Naga Chaitanya refuted the allegations, emphasizing their divorce was amicable and devoid of external influences. The incident has intensified the political rivalry between the Congress and BRS, with legal actions being pursued by KT Rama Rao for defamation.