# Allu Arjun’s father-in-law faces criminal case in land dispute

2026-09-15T12:27:07+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

A criminal case has been filed against Congress leader Kancharla Chandrasekhar Reddy, actor Allu Arjun's father-in-law, and two others over a land dispute at Nanakramguda in Hyderabad. The Gachibowli police registered the case after the Mantri Cosmos Owners Association complained that the group trespassed, broke locks, damaged structures, and put up tin sheets on the property. The association alleged that security guards who intervened were threatened and pushed away. The Hindu reports that the case was filed against Gaddam Ravi and Muralidhar Reddy, who told police they worked for Chandrasekhar Reddy. The Hindu says Chandrasekhar Reddy has not been named as an accused, and police are verifying the claim. Telugu360 reports that the complaint names Chandrasekhar Reddy and the two others. M9.news adds that the complaint was filed by an officer on special duty to minister Konda Surekha, and that the disputed passage is used by fire engines and water tankers during emergencies. Police are investigating and examining CCTV footage from the complex.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The Hindu's reporting is the most precise: it names only the two men actually booked and notes that Chandrasekhar Reddy is not an accused, a key fact that the other sources elide. M9.news leads with the actor link and ministerial complaint, while Telugu360 simply repeats the association's allegations. The discrepancy over whether Chandrasekhar Reddy is an accused or a claimed employer matters legally. The police investigation and CCTV footage will decide the next step: charges or closure.

## Coverage

- telugu360.com (neutral report) <https://www.telugu360.com/criminal-case-filed-against-allu-arjuns-father-in-law-in-nanakramguda-land-dispute/>
  Reports complaint details without framing or commentary.
- m9.news (sensationalist) <https://www.m9.news/movienews/allu-arjun-father-in-law-chandrashekhar-reddy-land-dispute-nanakramguda/>
  Leads with 'BREAKING' and drama over the actor's connection.
- thehindu.com (neutral report) <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/two-booked-over-alleged-trespass-abuse-at-mantri-cosmos-nanakramguda/article71468749.ece>
  Straight reporting, notes Chandrasekhar Reddy not named as accused.

Tags: Allu Arjun, Gachibowli police, Hyderabad, Kancherla Chandrasekhar Reddy, Mantri Cosmos
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