'Bigg Boss Telugu 7' Winner Pallavi Prashanth Arrested in Hyderabad: Report

Pallavi Prashanth was reportedly arrested in connection with a vandalism act.

Bigg Boss Telugu winner Pallavi Prashanth has been arrested.

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Bigg Boss Telugu season 7 winner Pallavi Prashanth was arrested on Wednesday, 20 December, in Hyderabad in connection with a vandalism act, according to a report by India Today.

Following his big win on 17 December, Prashanth's fans allegedly attacked the car of the reality show's runner-up, Amardeep Chowdhary, during the post-finale celebration at the city's Annapurna Studio.

In continuation of the report, the police have filed multiple cases against the involved, including Prashanth and his brother Manohar, who are listed as the primary accused (A1) and (A2), respectively.

Prashanth won a cash prize of Rs 35 lakh after emerging as the winner of Bigg Boss Telugu season 7. Following the show's grand finale, a large crowd gathered outside the Annapurna Studio.

As per reports, Amardeep and his actor-wife Tejaswini's car was allegedly surrounded by Prashanth's fans when the couple was on their way home.

The situation escalated, allegedly resulting in the breaking of the car's windshield.

The authorities are also trying to identify the individuals involved in the act through CCTV footage and eyewitnesses.