He was picked up from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, by the police while he was out for a walk with his father. Police detained him after a complaint was received from a Jana Sena Party leader that Anudeep made derogatory and insulting comments against JSP chief and Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan.

Learn everything about the case of Anudeep Katikala, his remarks, his age, and his background.

Who is Anudeep Katikala?

Anudeep Katikala is a graduate from IIT Bombay and the founder of Hyderabad-based Silly South Comedy Club, which is known as India's first Telugu stand-up comedy collective. He has recently been at the centre of social media controversy due to his remarks on the Chiranjeevi family.

Why did the Andhra Pradesh Police arrest him in Prayagraj?

During his recent set, Anudeep Katikala jokes land him in legal trouble after facing backlash on social media. The complaint claims that Anudeep Katikala targeted Pawan and his family members, damaging their reputation with sarcasm and vulgar language, and spreading false information to disrupt peace and incite enmity.

Anudeep Katikala remarks on CM Pawan Kalyan, Ram Charan & Chiranjeevi Family

In his recent controversy, he performed a set about Tollywood, which had referenced members of the family of Chiranjeevi. He was Pawan Kalyan's elder brother and Ram Charan's father.

He jokingly stated that "One thing I learnt from Pawan Kalyan is how to divorce your wife. All men should learn it," referencing the Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor's three marriages.

He suggested that Pawan's divorced niece, Niharika Konidela, could take his advice as the actor-politician had gotten divorced twice and said he was experienced.

Additionally, he also joked about Ram Charan being a 'feminist' as his wife, Upasana Konidela, was supposedly wealthier than him. The stand-up comedian had also cracked jokes on Balakrishna, Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR and others in his sets, apart from making fun of their fans' behaviour.

What are the charges imposed on Anudeep Katikala?

Anudeep Katikala faces the FIR sections of 356(2), 353(2), and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as well as Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, which relate to alleged offensive and objectionable online content.

Anudeep Katikala Age

Anudeep Katikala is 30 years old.

Anudeep Katikala Educational Background

Anudeep Katikala graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). However, his specific branch and campus are not public. Early records also mention that he was a top-performing student and achieved a high rank in the JEE Advanced 2014.

Anudeep Katikala's Career as a Comedian

Anudeep Katikala worked as an Associate Product Manager at an e-learning platform before pursuing a full-time career in comedy.

Anudeep Katikala Net Worth

In a recent report, it was mentioned that Anudeep Katikala's net worth is approximately ₹215 crore.