Mohan Babu issues first statement after journalist attack; expresses regret

The feud between veteran actor Mohan Babu and his son Manchu Manoj took a serious turn recently when Mohan Babu allegedly attacked a journalist during a chaotic incident at his residence in Jalpally, Hyderabad. The confrontation occurred on December 10, 2024, while the journalist, Ranjith Kumar, was covering the ongoing family dispute. Following the incident, a criminal case was filed against Mohan Babu. The actor has now shared a statement expressing his regret over the situation.

He shared the statement on social media X (formerly Twitter) explaining that he had been hospitalized for health reasons and could not address the issue sooner. In his statement, he described how several individuals had forcibly entered his home with harmful intentions, leading to a moment of panic where he lost control. He expressed deep remorse for Ranjith's injury and wished him a speedy recovery.

His statement reads, "I am writing this letter to formally address the unfortunate incident that occurred recently and to express my deep regret over the events that transpired. It pains me deeply that what started as a personal family dispute spiraled into a larger situation, causing distress not only to the esteemed TV9 family but also to the broader journalist fraternity."

It further reads, "In the heat of the moment, when my gate was broken and approximately 30-50 individuals, comprising anti-social elements, forcibly barged into my house with an intent to harm those present, I lost my composure. Amidst this chaos, the media inadvertently became intertwined in the situation. As I tried to manage the situation, Mr. Ranjith, one of your journalists, unfortunately sustained an injury. This was a deeply regrettable outcome, and I deeply regret the pain and inconvenience caused."

Mohan Babu's family has been under the spotlight in the past couple of days. Mohan filed a police complaint against Manoj and his wife, accusing them of attempting to take control of his property through intimidation. Manoj has since clarified that his fight is not about property but about self-respect and ensuring safety for his family.