The Raja Saab Song Launch Incident: Chinmayi Sripada Condemns Mobbing Of Nidhhi Agerwal At Hyderabad Event

The Raja Saab Song Launch Incident: A promotional event linked to The Raja Saab, an upcoming Telugu film starring Prabhas, drew attention on Wednesday for reasons beyond cinema, after actress Nidhhi Agerwal was reportedly mobbed at a public venue in Hyderabad. The incident occurred during the launch of the song Sahana Sahana at Lulu Mall, where a large crowd had gathered to catch a glimpse of the film's cast.

According to an NDTV report, the situation turned chaotic as Nidhhi Agerwal attempted to exit the mall following the event. Despite the presence of security personnel, several fans allegedly crossed barricades in an attempt to take selfies and get closer to the actor. Videos from the venue, which later circulated widely on social media, showed Nidhhi appearing visibly distressed as security staff tried to escort her safely through the crowd. In one clip, she is seen holding on to her dupatta while entering her vehicle amid the jostling.

Chinmayi Sripada Reacts To Nidhhi Agerwal Mobbing Incident

The incident prompted a strong reaction from singer and activist Chinmayi Sripada, who shared one of the videos on X (formerly Twitter). In her post, Chinmayi criticised the behaviour of the crowd, describing it as aggressive and unacceptable. Her remarks quickly sparked an intense online discussion, with users both supporting and challenging her views.

Several responses to Chinmayi's post questioned her framing of the incident as a gender issue. One user argued that such crowd behaviour could happen to male actors as well, suggesting that the reaction would have been similar if a male star had been in the same situation. Chinmayi responded by drawing a distinction between general crowding and incidents involving physical harassment, reiterating that the experiences were not comparable.

Other comments directed personal attacks at Chinmayi, to which she replied firmly, stating that her criticism was aimed solely at those engaging in harassment and abuse. In another exchange, when a user pointed out that some men in the crowd appeared to be helping protect the actress, Chinmayi countered that isolated acts of assistance did not negate the larger issue of mob behaviour witnessed during the incident.

Meanwhile, the makers of The Raja Saab had organised the song launch as part of the film's promotional activities. Sahana Sahana features music composed by Thaman S, with vocals by Vishal Mishra, Thaman S, and Sruthi Ranjani, and lyrics by Krishna Kanth. The film is written and directed by Maruthi and is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad.

The Raja Saab features an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, and Zarina Wahab. The film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on January 9, 2026.