Telugu actor Naga Shaurya has gained widespread praise on social media after he was caught on camera coming to the aid of a girl who was being physically abused by her boyfriend on a busy road in Hyderabad. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral, showed the man defending his actions by stating that she was his girlfriend, while the girl attempted to calm the situation down. However, Shaurya refused to let the man go until he apologized for slapping the woman. In the video, Shaurya is heard saying, "Why did you slap her on the road? She could be your lover, but it doesn't mean you can misbehave like this. Say sorry to her." His actions were supported by several onlookers who joined him in urging the man to apologize. The video has since gained Twitter's attention, with many commending the Telugu actor for his bravery and for standing up against violence against women. The incident has highlighted the importance of raising awareness about violence against women and the need to stand up against it.
Naga Shaurya will be seen in his upcoming film Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi. The Telugu flick is slated to release in theatres on March 17. The actor shares the screen with Malvika Nair in the movie which is directed by Srinivas Avasarala.
Shaurya recently married Bangalore-based businesswoman Anusha N Shetty on November 20. Shaurya fainted on the set of his upcoming yet-untitled Telugu project. Reportedly, he was admitted to the hospital with a high fever and a severe case of dehydration. The incident happened just days before his wedding. As per reports, he fainted after being on an intense non-liquid diet and spent a lot of hours in the gym to achieve a six-pack look for his role in the movie, which is being directed by first-time director SS Arunachalam.