Is Shri Reddy Homophobic? He comments on Samantha’s stylist for being gay

Sri Reddy, a notorious figure in Telugu cinema, claims Samantha’s stylist Preetham Jukalker is “gay,” and that he cannot be the reason for the actress’ split with Naga Chaitanya. Sri Reddy, who is known for making controversial statements, had nothing but praise for one of Tollywood’s most popular couples.

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Many people were taken aback by Samantha and Naga Chaitanya’s split. Although the exact reason for their split is unknown, many reports claim it was due to Samantha. One of the causes for Samantha’s divorce, according to many, was her friendship with her stylist, Preetham Jukalker. Now, the stylist has reacted to the rumours, claiming that Naga Chaitanya could have responded and put the speculations to rest.

To the surprise of no one, Samantha’s stylist Preetham Jukalker recently opened up about being trolled and blamed for Naga Chaitanya and Samantha’s divorce. In a recent interview, he stated, ” “Everybody knows that I call Samantha ‘Jiji’ which is a north Indian term for sister. How can there possibly be a link-up between us?”

Preetham Jukalker also claimed that he has been receiving a lot of hateful comments on his social media sites, which has gotten to him and is affecting his mental health. However, he also mentioned that, that he will always stand up for Samantha.

 Samantha had shared this statement on social media while making an announcement of her divorce. “To all our well-wishers. After much deliberation and thought Chay and I have decided to part ways as husband and wife to pursue our own paths. We are fortunate to have a friendship of over a decade that was the very core of our relationship which we believe will always hold a special bond between us. We request our fans, well-wishers and the media to support us during the difficult time and give us the privacy we need to move on. Thanking you for your support.”