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BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of running a shadow administration after Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy distanced himself from GOs hiking movie ticket prices. Harish Rao demanded a Governor-led probe into alleged commissions linked to approvals, claiming administrative chaos in Telangana was worse than a suspense thriller.

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy announced that toll gate operators have been instructed to allow free passage of vehicles during traffic jams at plazas in the Sankranti season.

Telangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has said that movie ticket price hike orders were issued without his knowledge or approval, triggering a political storm and raising questions over accountability and decision-making within the Congress government

Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has distanced himself from recent government orders approving movie ticket price hikes in Telangana, claiming they were issued without his knowledge or consent. His remarks come amid controversy over the approval of higher ticket rates for Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’.

The State government's Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) road development plans faced poor bidder response, especially for maintenance works. Contractors prefer HAM for new roads and seek guarantees for loans and payments

Congress MLA J Anirudh Reddy criticised Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, urging him to acknowledge the goodwill of Telangana people after receiving a grand welcome at Kondagattu temple. The remarks come in the backdrop of earlier controversial comments by Kalyan, which had triggered backlash from Congress leaders.

The filming of a biopic on five-time Yellandu MLA Gummadi Narsaiah has commenced in Kothagudem. Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar plays the lead role, with Parameshwar Hivrale directing and Nalla Suresh Reddy producing under Pravallika Arts. Known as ‘the god of the poor,’ Narsaiah’s life of simplicity and service is being highlighted.

Telangana Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has backed down from demanding an apology from Pawan Kalyan over his “evil eye” remark. During a visit to Andhra Pradesh, he said the matter was over and praised CM Chandrababu Naidu’s leadership.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is facing mounting pressure from Telangana leaders to issue an unconditional apology for his controversial "evil eye" remarks. Threats of banning his films in Telangana and calls for Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s response have intensified the political row.

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has demanded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy remove newly appointed Nalgonda DCC president P Kailash Neta for allegedly making derogatory remarks against him and his family.

Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy announced that the State is undertaking road construction works worth Rs 60,799 crore, with additional projects worth Rs 28,000 crore in the proposal stage. The Minister described the Future City–Amaravati–Bandar Port Greenfield Highway as a landmark project for the State.

Angry residents of two Jangaon villages staged a symbolic protest by fixing Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy’s photo on a donkey, demanding completion of a collapsed bridge pending for two years. Police removed the photo and detained protesters

Amid criticism from Congress MLAs and farmers over alleged bias in the Regional Ring Road alignment, Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy announced the formation of a Ministers' Committee to address concerns. The revised six-lane road aims to tackle future traffic congestion, with work expected to begin in January 2026.

Tensions are rising within the Telangana Cabinet as ministers express discontent over unilateral decisions and protocol violations. Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy was reportedly bypassed in a controversial ticket hike decision for Pawan Kalyan’s film OG. Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy is upset over the CBI probe into Kaleshwaram and lack of visibility at a key event.

During a Teachers’ Day programme in Nalgonda, Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy was upset when nearly half of the teachers left for lunch just before his speech. The Minister urged teachers not to repeat such behaviour

The Telangana R&B Department estimates Rs 1,211 crore for road and bridge repairs after monsoon damage. Over 1,000 km of roads, 356 culverts and 206 structures were hit. Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy directed urgent restoration and strict field monitoring.

Despite concerns from contractors and appeals to reconsider, the Telangana government will proceed with implementing the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) for road infrastructure. The decision follows a meeting with ministers and stakeholders, where contractors warned of massive job losses.

Contractors in Telangana have raised strong objections to the State government’s Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) for road infrastructure development. They argue that HAM should be limited to new road construction, while repairs and maintenance should remain under traditional models to protect small contractors and businesses.

Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy blamed KCR’s alleged black magic for the SLBC tunnel failure, while also accusing massive corruption in BRS-era projects like Kaleshwaram and claiming improving state finances

A government-formed committee will mediate between producers and film workers amid a strike over wage hikes. Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy urged compromise, aiming to resume film production by Wednesday