December 13, 2024: Popular actor Mohan Babu has issued an apology to the journalist he attacked earlier this week, amidst a property dispute with his son, Manchu Manoj, in Hyderabad. The actor expressed his “deep regret” for the incident, which he described as an unfortunate escalation of a personal family matter that spiraled into a larger and distressing situation.
“I am writing this letter to formally address the unfortunate incident that occurred recently and to express my deep regret over the events that transpired,” Mohan Babu wrote in his apology. “It pains me deeply that what started as a personal family dispute spiraled into a larger situation, causing distress not only to the esteemed TV9 family but also to the broader journalist fraternity.”
The incident unfolded earlier this week when the actor and his son became embroiled in a public altercation over a property dispute. According to Mohan Babu, the situation escalated when 30 to 50 “anti-social elements” forcibly entered his residence, with the intent to harm him. Amid the chaos, the media became inadvertently involved. During the confusion, the actor claimed that one of the journalists sustained an injury, an outcome Mohan Babu deeply regretted.
Actor Mohan Babu Regrets Assaulting Journalist Amid Family Dispute
“As I tried to manage the situation, one of your journalists, unfortunately, sustained an injury. This was a deeply regrettable outcome, and I deeply regret the pain and inconvenience caused to him, his family, and the TV9 community. I sincerely apologize for my actions, which have caused pain and distress,” Mohan Babu said.
The apology came a day after a case of attempted murder was filed against Mohan Babu, following a complaint by the injured journalist. According to reports, the 35-year-old journalist was covering the ongoing property dispute between the father and son when the altercation occurred. Several journalists had arrived at Mohan Babu’s house in Jalapalli at his invitation. Amidst the chaos, Manchu Manoj arrived at his father’s residence and was involved in a confrontation with the bouncers at the gate. Following the argument, Manoj and his private security team forcibly entered the house, and some journalists accompanied them.
It was during this moment that the journalist attempted to ask Mohan Babu a question about the ongoing dispute. This question reportedly triggered the actor’s anger, resulting in him grabbing the reporter’s microphone and attacking him with it. Video footage of the incident has gone viral, showing the actor’s aggressive actions.
The journalist, who was struck with the microphone, sustained multiple fractures to his cheekbone and required plastic surgery. He also reported that Mohan Babu used abusive language during the altercation.
The actor, who was also injured in the incident and experienced body aches, high blood pressure, and severe neck pain, was hospitalized but was discharged the following day.
The incident has sent shockwaves through both the film industry and the journalistic community. The journalist fraternity has expressed their concerns over the attack, while the public awaits further legal developments.