Tripathi Defends Chiranjeevi Amid Grandchild Favoritism Claims

Actress Lavanya Tripathi has stepped in to defend Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi against recent claims of gender bias concerning his grandchildren. The controversy resurfaced following comments made by Chiranjeevi in February 2025, where he humorously expressed a preference for a grandson, sparking renewed debate on social media.

Tripathi, married to Chiranjeevi's nephew Varun Tej, addressed a social media post that criticized Chiranjeevi's welcome for his twin grandchildren, suggesting it favored the boy over his granddaughter Klin Kaara. She decried the post as being in "extremely poor taste," arguing that it unfairly turned a joyous occasion negative.

She further asserted that those making such accusations do not truly know Chiranjeevi's interactions with the women in his family, especially his granddaughters. Tripathi pointed out that few men demonstrate the same level of care and respect he affords his female relatives.

Earlier, in February 2025, Chiranjeevi's lighthearted remarks about the potential for having another girl child, referencing his five granddaughters, had already fueled discussions about family dynamics and gender views. He had playfully expressed to son Ram Charan a wish for a boy to continue their legacy, though acknowledging his daughter remains the "apple of his eye."

Chiranjeevi's own joyous announcement of the twin birth—a boy and a girl—included expressions of immense joy and gratitude, highlighting the healthy condition of the mother and babies and calling the arrivals a "divine blessing." The actor and his son Ram Charan have not publicly responded to the backlash.