Samantha Ruth Prabhu has publicly rebuffed Telangana Minister Konda Surekha's controversial remarks linking her divorce from Naga Chaitanya to politician KT Rama Rao, asserting that her separation was a personal matter without political implications. Surekha's accusations included claims that KTR blackmails actresses and has a history of drug use, which prompted vehement responses from both Samantha and Naga Chaitanya's father, Nagarjuna, who condemned her statements as irrelevant and disrespectful. Samantha emphasized the personal nature of her divorce and requested that public figures refrain from politicizing her life. She reiterated that their separation was mutual and amicable. Prakash Raj also criticized Surekha, calling her comments shameful and questioning the respect afforded to women in the film industry. The ongoing discourse highlights the intersection of celebrity lives and political commentary, raising concerns about privacy and respect.