Explained: The Nandamuri Balakrishna Controversy Topped With Anjali's Response

Nandamuri Balakrishna has been featuring in headlines and how ever since a video of him pushing actress Anjali at an event went viral on social media. Nandamuri Balakrishna was massively slammed by a section of the Internet after the video from the event went viral. Nandamuri Balakrishna was a chief guest at a pre-release event for Anjali's film Gangs Of Godavari, also starring Vishwak Sen and Neha Shetty. In the viral video, Nandamuri Balakrishna is seen pushing Anjali on stage after she apparently couldn't hear him.

Now, actress Anjali has shared a post on X (earlier known as Twitter). The post features clips from the Gangs Of Godavari event. In the post, Anjali thanked Nandamuri Balakrishna for attending the event and she wrote, "I want to thank Balakrishna Garu for gracing the Gangs of Godavari pre-release event with his presence." The actress added in her post, "I would like to express that Balakrishna garu and I have always maintained mutual respect for each other and We share a great friendship from a long time. It was wonderful to share the stage with him again."

Read Anjali's statement here:

I want to thank Balakrishna Garu for gracing the Gangs of Godavari pre-release event with his presence.

I would like to express that Balakrishna garu and I have always maintained mutual respect for eachother and We share a great friendship from a long time. It was wonderful to... pic.twitter.com/mMOOqGcch2

— Anjali (@yoursanjali) May 30, 2024

Gangs Of Godavari star Vishwak Sen also defended Nandamuri Balakrishna and he wrote in his Instagram story, "Let's stop hate speech and focus on maintaining peace instead of choosing negativity. Our team is gold. And our guest is double gold," read an excerpt from his statement.

Anjali's statement comes right after the Internet shredded Nandamuri Balakrishna for pushing her at her film's promotional event recently. TV star Nakuul Mehta, slamming the veteran actor, wrote on X, "Not one person expressed their discomfort. Not one. Ridiculous behaviour by the gent."

Not one person expressed their discomfort. Not one. Ridiculous behaviour by the gent. https://t.co/a9hUP7fFxQ

— Nakuul Mehta (@NakuulMehta) May 30, 2024

Singer Chinmayi slammed Nandamuri Balakrishna. She reacted to the viral clip and she wrote on X, "One of the biggest problems that I notice from people sharing this 'Look at her laughing. She should have _____' 1. It is NOT possible to respond according to your spectator response as you watch this on your device. This most moral policing, holier than thou - pure as driven snow -Harishchandra /Sri Ramachandramoorthy or their relative incarnates will fail to understand. 2. Society itself refuses to hold men in power who misbehave responsible; Especially when they come from money, caste and political power. Don't come and tell women what to say and how to behave when you have everything to gain and nothing to lose."

One of the biggest problems that I notice from people sharing this
"Look at her laughing. She should have _____"

1. It is NOT possible to respond according to your spectator response as you watch this on your device. This most moral policing, holier than thou - pure as driven... https://t.co/nzTOlGJm0J

— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) May 30, 2024

Gangs Of Godavari will hit theatres on May 31.

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Maharaja Trailer: Vijay Sethupathi And Anurag Kashyap In A Revenge Saga

The trailer of Vijay Sethupathi's 50th film Maharaja released on Thursday evening and it has been trending since then. The trailer begins with Vijay Sethupathi's character introducing himself. Sitting in a police station, the actor tells the officials, "Sir, My name is Maharaja. I run a salon. Lakshmi got stolen from my house. Came to file an FIR." He reveals that his house was broken into but the twist is that Vijay Sethupathi doesn't actually reveal what is stolen for him. When asked if he is referring to gold, money, documents or even a person, he denies straight away. Simply put, no one knows what Vijay Sethupathi is actually looking for but the officials are convinced that he is surely "hiding something." The trailer ends with a glimpse of Anurag Kashyap, who appears to be Vijay Sethupathi's nemesis.

Will Maharaja find what he is actually looking for? We will have to wait till the release of the film to find out. Check out the trailer of Maharaja here:

Ahead of the trailer's release, Vijay Sethupathi shared a poster from the film and he wrote on social media, "The wait is almost over. Get ready to witness the world of #Maharaja from tomorrow 5 PM. Written and directed by Nithilan Saminathan." Take a look at the poster shared by Vijay Sethupathi here:

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Besides Vijay Sethupathi, Maharaja also stars Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, Natty (Natraj), Bharathiraja, Abhirami, Mamta Mohandas, Singampuli, Aruldoss, Munishkanth, Vinoth Sagar, Boys Manikandan, Kalki and Sachana Namidass.

The film has been written and directed by Nithilan Saminathan and it has been produced by Sudhan Sundaram, Jagadish Palanisamy and Kamal Nayan.

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Google Confirms Authenticity of Over 2,500 Leaked Internal Documents Related to Search: Report

Google is said to have confirmed the authenticity of the thousands of internal documents that were reportedly leaked earlier in May. The data reportedly includes information about how Search works and Google's user data collection for web page ranking. While the company initially refused to react to the leaks, it is reported that it has now been acknowledged, although Google has also advised caution against “making inaccurate assumptions”.

Google confirms Search leak

In an email to The Verge, Google spokesperson David Thompson said, “We would caution against making inaccurate assumptions about Search based on out-of-context, outdated, or incomplete information”. Thompson also claimed that Google is working to protect the integrity of the search results from manipulation, adding that the company has “shared extensive information about how Search works and the types of factors that our systems weigh.”

The issue reportedly came to light when search engine optimisation experts (SEO) Rand Fishkin and Mike King published analyses of 14,014 attributes (internal API documents) leaked from inside Google's Search division and shared with them by a source.

These documents are reportedly part of the “Content API Warehouse” that the company's employees use as a repository. It is further reported that the document's code was uploaded on GitHub on March 27 and wasn't removed from the platform until May 7.

Contradictory information

In a blog post, Fishkin claimed that many claims that Google has made over the years contradicted the information provided by the source, such as consideration of clickthrough rate (CTR) as a ranking signal and subdomains as a separate entity.

In another example of contradiction, the documents reportedly mention Chrome data when it comes to ranking websites on Search. However, the tech giant has time and again claimed otherwise, saying it does not make use of Chrome data to rank web pages.

According to Fishkin, many of these claims also overlap with what Google revealed in its testimony during the US Department of Justice antitrust case. Furthermore, other claims also suggest insider knowledge. Although most of the information would be better understood by SEO personnel, Fishkin's analysis reveals what data Google actually collects from searches, web pages, and sites.

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Redmi Pad Pro 5G With 12.1-Inch Display, Xiaomi HyperOS Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi Pad Pro 5G has been introduced in China with dual-SIM support. The tablet gets a 12.1-inch display and runs Xiaomi's HyperOS out-of-the-box. It joins the 4G version of the Redmi Pad Pro, which was launched in April. The 5G variant shares similar specifications with the existing model and is available in two RAM and storage configurations. The tablet is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC and is backed by a 10,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

Redmi Pad Pro 5G price

The Redmi Pad Pro 5G starts in China at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 23,000) for the 6GB + 128GB option, while the 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at CNY 2,399 (roughly Rs. 27,600). The tablet is available for purchase via the Xiaomi China website in a Dark Grey colourway.

Redmi Pad Pro 5G specifications, features

Redmi Pad Pro 5G sports a 12.1-inch 2.5K (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and up to 600 nits peak brightness as well as Dolby Vision support. The display also gets Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

It is equipped with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 onboard storage. The Redmi Pad Pro 5G ships with Android 14-based Xiaomi HyperOS.

For optics, the Redmi Pad Pro 5G carries an 8-megapixel rear camera sensor alongside an LED flash panel. It gets another 8-megapixel sensor on the front. 

The Redmi Pad Pro 5G is backed by a 10,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The dual-SIM tablet gets 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB Type-C connectivity. The tablet gets quad speakers with support for Dolby Atmos. It weighs 566g and measures 280 x 181.85 x 7.52mm in size. 

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Viral: Kartik Aaryan's Chandu Champion Prep Routine Is Not For Beginners. Watch

Kartik Aayan is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Chandu Champion. Ahead of the film's release, the actor's trainer Tridev Pandey, recently shared a glimpse of Kartik Aaryan's intense preparation for Chandu Champion on his Instagram handle. He shared a video on Instagram showing the actor enduring tough training sessions, including soaking his hands in ice and engaging in a rigorous workout. In his caption, the trainer wrote, "We all love watching a good film, but I had the unique opportunity to see the hard work that goes into playing a role of this calibre."

He added, "Kartik Bhai put in his best to transform for the part, not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. His consistency and fiery determination have turned him from Chandu into a true Champion, both in reel life and real life. Can't wait for you all to watch this on screen and feel the goosebumps I did behind the scenes. Har Har Mahadev."

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Directed by Kabir Khan, Chandu Champion narrates the story of a sportsman's resilience and determination. Kartik Aaryan steps into the role of Chandu. The film is based on the life of Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medalist in freestyle swimming.

For the unversed, this collaboration marks Kartik Aaryan's first project with director Kabir Khan.

On the professional front, Kartik Aaryan was last seen in Satyaprem Ki Katha, co-starring Kiara Advani. Last year, he also made a cameo appearance in Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor's film Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. He also has an untitled project with Karan Johar in the line-up.

The actor, who made his Bollywood debut with Luv Ranjan's 2011 film Pyaar Ka Punchnama, has been a part of several films such as Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Luka Chuppi, Guest Inn London and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety among others. He also starred in Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal 2.

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The Internet Is Furious As Nandamuri Balakrishna Pushes Gangs Of Godavari Actress Anjali At An Event: "Unacceptable"

Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna has been facing massive backlash on social media after a video of him pushing away actress Anjali at an event surfaced online. Nandamuri Balakrishna was a chief guest at a pre-release event for Anjali's upcoming film Gangs of Godavari, which also stars Vishwak Sen and Neha Shetty. In the viral video, Nandamuri Balakrishna is seen pushing Anjali on stage after she apparently couldn't hear him. Anjali's co-star Neha was visibly shocked by the gesture but Anjali laughed it off. It's unclear what Nandamuri Balakrishna said to Anjali before the push.

While Anjali seems unfazed by the incident, netizens are criticising Nandamuri Balakrishna for his "disrespectful" behaviour towards women. One user commented, "It's crazy how so many people give him a free pass by saying stuff like 'it's just Balayya.'" Another said, "A talented actress treated like this is unacceptable." An X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, "This is so humiliating what an arrogant person he is."

Appalling behaviour by Balakrishna and an understandable reaction by the junior artist who laughed it off, but the most horrifying part of this video is the crowd's reaction to a blatant act of assault, cheering and hooting in approval.

pic.twitter.com/kVO1UgYsP1

— Siddharth (@DearthOfSid) May 29, 2024

Whoever this Balakrishna is he seems to be a idi.....t ... shameful ...

— Pintoo Ganguly (@pintooganguly) May 29, 2024

A comment read, "An overrated , overactor, who doesn't look good in any movie", another one commented, "Sad that this is the state of the industry and it hurts that there is no transforming this. Won't be surprised if there comes a PR spin on this."

A overrated , overactor , who doesnt look good in any movie

— Preet (@Manpree00082085) May 30, 2024

For additional context: That actress has done more than 50+ movies. More than half of them as a lead. Sad that this is the state of the industry and it hurts that there is no transforming this. Won't be surprised if there comes a pr spin on this.

— Anvesh Dunna (@anveshdunna) May 29, 2024

On the work front, Nandamuri Balakrishna has appeared in over 100 films. His films Akhanda, Veersimha Reddy, Bhagavanth Kesari, Legend and Simha among others were huge hits. He was last seen in Veersimha Reddy (2023) which minted Rs 132.5 crore worldwide. He will next be seen in Akhanda 2, directed by Boyapati Srinu.

Anjali, on the other hand, is best known for her roles in popular Tamil and Telugu films like Angaadi Theru, Engaeyum Eppothum, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu and Geethanjali among others. Her upcoming film Gangs Of Godavari will hit theatres on May 31.

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About Last Night: Anushka Sharma And Virat Kohli's Dinner Date, Done Right

After the Indian Premier League wrapped up last week, Virat Kohli finally found some time to relax. He returned to Mumbai and enjoyed a dinner date with his actor-wife Anushka Sharma, along with fellow cricketer Zaheer Khan, his actor-wife Sagarika Ghatge, and cricket presenter Gaurav Kapur, among others. Several photos and videos from their dinner date have been doing the rounds on social media. In one of the videos, Anushka and her friends are seen exiting an eatery. The actress was all smiles for the camera. She can be seen dressed in a white top layered with a matching shirt and faded blue denims. Virat, on the other hand, opted for a black shirt teamed with grey pants.

Virat kohli and Anushka sharma snapped with Gaurav kapoor, zaheer khan and Sagarika Ghatge for a dinner at Mumbai#viratkohli #anushkasharma pic.twitter.com/721e6UGxUB

— ????? (@wrognxvirat) May 28, 2024

In another viral picture, Virat and Anushka are seen posing with the restaurant's staff. For the unversed, this outing came just days before Virat flies to the US for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

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Earlier this month, Virat Kohli hosted a lavish birthday party for his actor-wife Anushka Sharma. Several unseen photos and videos from Anushka's 36th birthday have been doing the rounds on social media. The soirée was a dreamy pink affair. Among the myriads of beautiful elements were the pink-themed table arrangements, adorned with an array of delicate props and embellishments. From fairy lights to pearl-adorned plates, candles, and photo frames with floral imprints, every detail spoke of sophistication and finesse.

For the unversed, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma got married on December 11, 2017. They are parents to two children - Vamika and Akaay.

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