Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Hyderabad Reels Disputes Linked to Marital Tragedies
Two tragic incidents in Hyderabad were reported in connection with social media reels.
In Gajwel, Tejaswini died by suicide after repeated arguments with her husband about her videos, according to the report.
She had two children and a YouTube channel.
Police registered a case.
In a separate case, a man reportedly found his former wife's address through reels and killed her.
A psychologist said couples should communicate openly and not take disagreements personally.
MLC Goreti Venkanna said social media can have both helpful and harmful sides.
He also urged young people not to put their lives at risk to make reels.
In Gajwel, 35-year-old Tejaswini died by suicide, allegedly after disputes with her husband over her making and posting reels.
Tejaswini had been married for 11 years, had two children, and ran a YouTube channel.
Police registered a case following her death.
In a separate Vanasthalipuram case, a man returned from abroad and killed his former wife after reportedly locating her address through her reels.
Psychologist Dr Sripooja and MLC Goreti Venkanna urged open communication, careful social media use, and avoiding risks for the sake of reels.
- Who
- Tejaswini, her husband Home Guard Gopal Reddy, and, in a separate case, an unnamed man and his former wife; psychologist Dr Sripooja and MLC Goreti Venkanna also commented.
- What
- Two marital tragedies were reported: Tejaswini died by suicide after alleged arguments over making reels, and a man reportedly killed his former wife after finding her address through her reels.
- When
- The article does not state when the incidents occurred.
- Where
- Gajwel in Siddipet district, and Vanasthalipuram in Hyderabad.
- Why
- Tejaswini's death was allegedly linked to disputes over her reel-making; the other woman's killing was reportedly preceded by the man tracking her address through reels.
Social media's risks
Social media's potential
Reels and relationships
Social media's risks
The report describes disputes over reel-making and a separate killing in which a woman's address was reportedly tracked through reels.
Social media's potential
Dr Sripooja said social media is part of human life and can have positive as well as negative aspects; she urged open communication and careful use.
- Tejaswini's age
- 35
- Marriage and children
- Married for 11 years; had two children
- Tejaswini's social media
- She had launched a YouTube channel and was active on social platforms.
- Police action
- Police registered a case after Tejaswini's death.
- Second reported incident
- In Vanasthalipuram, a man reportedly returned from abroad and killed his former wife after tracking her address through reels.
- Psychologist's advice
- Dr Sripooja advised couples to maintain open mindsets and avoid taking things personally.
- MLC's advice
- Goreti Venkanna said social media has positive and negative aspects and cautioned against risking one's life for reels.