Originally published at https://pynr.in on May 17, 2025.
What was meant to be a glamorous visit by Miss World 2025 contestants to Ramoji Film City ended up being a full-blown power show — not by the organisers, but by the police. The moment contestants arrived, the police-assigned liaison officer vanished, leaving the media confused at the entrance. Journalists with Telangana Tourism Department ID cards were blocked, while those with police IDs breezed in without a hitch. Things got worse at the Bahubali set. After promising media access, the police suddenly changed tune — pushing reporters aside while letting in constables and random guests. Even the I&PR Joint Director’s presence didn’t make a difference, with some officers reportedly clueless about what I&PR even stands for. Only 20 reporters officially invited by the I&PR were turned away. And now the gossip is loud — was this really a state-organised event?
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