Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Tollywood Stars Silent on NEET Protests
Tollywood's biggest stars like Mahesh Babu, Ram Charan, and Jr NTR have not publicly supported the students protesting the NEET-UG paper leak.
Instead, they have been posting about personal and industry-related topics.
However, stars like Aditi Rao Hydari and Kiran Rao have shown support for the students, emphasizing the importance of humanity and the future of students.
Other film personalities from different industries have also joined the protests or posted messages of support.
The silence from Tollywood stars is notable given the industry's wide reach and influence.
Tollywood stars Mahesh Babu, Ram Charan, and Jr NTR have not publicly supported the NEET protests.
Aditi Rao Hydari and Kiran Rao have spoken in support of the students, emphasizing humanity and the future of students.
Other film personalities from different industries have actively supported the protests through social media posts and demonstrations.
The absence of support from Tollywood's leading stars is notable given the industry's national reach and influence.
The NEET-UG paper leak has sparked nationwide protests, with students demanding justice and fair examinations.
- Who
- Tollywood stars Mahesh Babu, Ram Charan, Jr NTR, and supportive stars like Aditi Rao Hydari and Kiran Rao.
- What
- The silence of Tollywood stars on the NEET protests and the support from other film personalities.
- When
- As of Thursday night, with ongoing protests and social media posts.
- Where
- Hyderabad and nationwide protests.
- Why
- The alleged NEET-UG paper leak and the students' protests against it.
Support for Students
Silence from Tollywood Stars
Public Support
Support for Students
Aditi Rao Hydari and Kiran Rao have spoken in support of the students, emphasizing humanity and the importance of students as the future.
Silence from Tollywood Stars
Mahesh Babu, Ram Charan, and Jr NTR have not publicly shown solidarity with the NEET protests, focusing on personal and industry-related posts instead.
Industry Reach
Support for Students
Film personalities from other industries have actively supported the protests through social media posts and demonstrations.
Silence from Tollywood Stars
The absence of support from Tollywood's leading stars is notable given the industry's national reach and influence.
- NEET-UG Paper Leak
- Alleged leak of the NEET-UG examination papers.
- Tollywood Stars
- Mahesh Babu, Ram Charan, Jr NTR.
- Supportive Stars
- Aditi Rao Hydari, Kiran Rao, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Salman Khan, Kamal Haasan, Tovino Thomas, Raftaar, Ayesha Khan, Priya Prakash Varrier.
- Industry Production
- Tollywood produces about 240 films each year.
- Protest Locations
- Nationwide, including Mumbai.