Cyberabad police filed a case against 73 individuals and media channels for online abuse, harassment, and defamation of Telugu actress Anasuya Bharadwaj
Cyberabad Police Book 73 Accused in Online Abuse Case
Seventy-three accused, including individuals and social media handles, have been booked by the Cyber Crimes wing of the Cyberabad police on Monday, January 12, 2026. They are charged with online abuse, sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, and defamation of Telugu film actress Anasuya Bharadwaj.
Details of the Accused
| Accused | Role |
|---|---|
| Bojja Sandhya Reddy | Director, Mother Rural Education Society |
| Priya Chowdary Gogineni | Public Commentator |
| Vijayalakshmi | Public Commentator |
| Pavani | Social Media Influencer |
| Shekhar Bhasa (Raja Sekhar Gudimella) | Artist and Commentator |
| Rajni | Advocate |
| Paadala Kalyani (Karate Kalyani) | Artist |
| Rohit | Television Anchor, Big TV Telugu News |
| Durga | Journalist |
| Manoj Ejjagiri | TV Anchor, RTV News Network |
Anasuya Bharadwaj, a 40-year-old actress from Manikonda, sought police intervention against ongoing offences against her since December 23, 2025.
Sequence of Events
In her complaint dated January 12, Anasuya stated that the issue began on December 22, 2025. A Telugu actor made derogatory remarks about women’s clothing at a public event. These comments led to public outrage.
On December 23, during a clothing mall inauguration, media personnel asked for her reaction. Anasuya expressed her opinion calmly, supporting individual freedom and personal choice.
The situation escalated on December 24 when the actor held a press meet and mentioned her by name. This led to several media channels amplifying the issue, targeting her and provoking hostility.
Online Abuse and Threats
Following this, social media users sent her sexually abusive and threatening messages. Anasuya initially hoped the abuse would stop, but it intensified over the following days.
She reported that the online abuse escalated to direct threats against her and her family, causing her serious fear for their safety. The abuse included manipulated images and videos shared without her consent.
Legal Action and Police Response
Anasuya claimed these actions damaged her public standing and caused her severe mental distress. Her complaint included URLs, video links, and social media handles accused of posting abusive content.
The police booked the case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, 2000. They will examine the digital evidence and trace the operators of the involved social media accounts.
