Nampally court orders case against actor Venkatesh, family over Deccan Kitchen's demolition
The court’s decision follows a petition filed by Nandakumar
By Anoushka Caroline Williams Published on 29 Jan 2024 9:15 AM GMT
Hyderabad: The Nampally court has ordered the registration of a case against Tollywood star hero Daggubati Venkatesh’s family, including Daggubati Suresh Babu, Rana, and Abhiram.
The court’s decision follows a petition filed by Nandakumar, who alleged that the Deccan Kitchen Hotel in Filmnagar, Hyderabad, owned by the Daggubati family, was demolished against court orders.
Nandakumar's complaint detailed that the hotel’s demolition, worth crores of rupees, occurred despite existing court orders regarding the lease. He asserted that Venkatesh, Suresh Babu, Rana, and Abhiram colluded with GHMC officials and the police to carry out the unauthorised demolition.
“Up to 60 private bouncers were involved in vandalising the property, and valuable furniture was taken away during the process, resulting in a loss estimated at Rs 20 crores,” Nandakumar said in the petition.
In response to Nandakumar’s plea, the Nampally court has directed the registration of a case against the Daggubati family members, invoking sections 448, 452, 380, 506, and 120b of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The legal proceedings are expected to unfold as the case progresses.
The Daggubati family, known for their contributions to the Telugu film industry, now faces legal scrutiny in connection with the demolition dispute and further developments will be closely monitored in the coming days.
