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Meet Praneeth Hanumantu: The Outrageous YouTuber and Sudheer Babuā€™s Co-Star, Now in Hot Water Over Disturbing Comments About a Young Girl

Ladies and Gentlemen, grab your popcorn, because Bollywood Newshound Nisha is here to spill the tea! šŸæ

Trigger Warning: This article contains details about sexual abuse.

Oh, Praneeth Hanumanthu, what tangled webs you weave! Just when we thought the drama in Bollywood couldnā€™t get juicier, in comes this YouTuber and actor, stirring the pot and then some. Known for his quirky interviews and styling tips, Praneeth found himself in hot water after making some highly questionable comments about father-daughter relationships. Oh, honey, what were you thinking?

Who Exactly is Praneeth Hanumanthu?

Alright, letā€™s break it down. Praneeth Hanumanthu, the man of the hour for all the wrong reasons, is a YouTuber, actor, and celebrity interviewer. Raised by H. Arun Kumar, an esteemed IAS officer from Andhra Pradesh, Praneeth has always been in the limelight. With an elder brother, Ajay Hanumantu, also making waves as a YouTuber, it seems controversy runs in the family! Praneeth graduated from Symbiosis Law College, Pune, but clearly, he missed the class on "Think Before You Speak."

Known as ā€˜Aye Judeā€™ in the digital world, Praneeth has interviewed a slew of actors, from Nani to Karthikeya Gummakonda. His YouTube channel boasts 172K followers, and heā€™s got 56.1K fans on Instagram. But not all followers are fans, especially after his latest fiasco.

The Controversial Video

In a video that nobody asked for, Praneeth thought it would be a brilliant idea to mock the sacred father-daughter bond. Unsurprisingly, the internet erupted. Public outrage was swift and severe, leading to an FIR being filed against him by the Telangana police. Praneeth did post an apology video, but letā€™s be real, damage control was too little, too late.

The History of Being Offensive

This isnā€™t Praneethā€™s first rodeo with controversy. Heā€™s previously made offensive remarks about marginalized communities, including orphans and specially-abled individuals. Honestly, at this point, itā€™s like heā€™s actively trying to become the most disliked man on the internet.

The Fallout

When actor Sai Durga Tej caught wind of this, he was among the first to call for action against Praneeth. The heavyweights of the Telugu-speaking states, including Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, and the DGPs of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, also chimed in.

Sudheer Babu, who unfortunately cast Praneeth in his latest film, Harom Hara, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his regret:

twitter.com/SudheerBabu/status/XXXXXX

He said, "For good or bad, Iā€™m not a social media guy nor do I keep up with things. I feel so disgusted by the fact we had #PraneethHanumanthu cast in #HaromHara. Sincere apologies from me and my entire team. We didnā€™t know what a pathetic creature this man is. It wasnā€™t in my knowledge (sic)."

Karthikeya Gummakonda also had to step up and clarify his stance:

twitter.com/KarthikeyaGummakonda/status/XXXXXX

ā€œI had to do the interview as one of the job responsibilities as a lead actor trying to make his film reach a wider audience but I had no intentions of encouraging such content. Sadly, I had to be part of it, and I feel bad for that. Hereon, I will be really careful with whom I give interviews to and letā€™s all together not encourage such content.ā€

Nishaā€™s Nutshell šŸ„œ

In the wacky world of Bollywood, it seems like thereā€™s no such thing as bad pressā€”unless youā€™re Praneeth Hanumanthu. The moral of the story? Sometimes, itā€™s better to let your silence do the talking. Or in simpler terms, if you canā€™t say something nice, donā€™t say anything at all. Oh, and maybe think twice before hitting that ā€˜uploadā€™ button. šŸ˜‰

Got something to say about this drama? Drop your comments below! And remember, if you or someone you know is struggling with abuse, reach out to a mental health specialist or NGO. There are plenty of helplines available.

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Stay tuned, because in Bollywood, the drama never ends! šŸŒŸ

Newshound Nisha

Nisha Sharma, popularly known as Newshound Nisha, is a dedicated Bollywood news reporter who sniffs out the latest happenings in the Hindi film industry. With her keen nose for news and extensive industry contacts, she keeps readers informed about the most recent developments in the world of Bollywood.

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