Hyderabad: Pallavi Prashanth, the winner of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 7, found himself in legal trouble as he was arrested in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The arrest followed post-finale chaos near Annapurna Studios, where the celebrations took an unexpected turn.
According to police reports, fans of Pallavi Prashanth allegedly vandalized the car of the show’s runner-up, Amardeep Chowdhary, prompting law enforcement to take action. Sub-Inspector Chandra Shekhar from Jubilee Hills Police Station stated, “A case has been registered against Prashanth and his followers for unlawful assembly and vandalism.”
The incident unfolded on December 17, post-finale celebrations, when Pallavi Prashanth’s supporters thronged the studio premises and reportedly damaged Amardeep Chowdhary’s car. The police detained Pallavi Prashanth and brought him to the Jubilee Hills Police Station for further investigation.
Videos of scuffles outside the studio surfaced online, depicting the chaos that erupted after the Bigg Boss Telugu 7 finale. Gulte reported that cars belonging to contestants were attacked, with individuals claiming to be Pallavi Prashanth’s supporters involved in the vandalism.
Amardeep Chowdhary’s family reportedly tried to appeal for calm, but the situation escalated, leading to damage to the contestant’s car and even an attack on an RTC bus. TSRTC MD VC Sajjanar shared the incident on social media, stating, “Madness done in the name of fandom is not good for society.”
In response to the chaos, Telangana Police booked suo moto cases against Pallavi Prashanth and his fans for causing a nuisance under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The charges include sections 147, 148, 290, 353, 427, and 149, based on the complaint lodged by Sajjanar.
The incident highlights the darker side of fandom-driven chaos and its impact on public safety, prompting authorities to take swift action against those involved in the post-finale disturbances.
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