Following Congress leader K Surekha's comments linking KT Rama Rao to Samantha Ruth Prabhu's separation from Naga Chaitanya, a major controversy ensued. Star actor Nagarjuna Akkineni and several BRS leaders condemned her remarks, while Amala Akkineni condemned Surekha for spreading falsehoods and called on Rahul Gandhi to intervene. Samantha clarified that her divorce was a personal matter, urging an end to speculation and political involvement.