HYDERABAD: Telugu actor Allu Sirish has sought police intervention over loud music allegedly being played until 2-3 am near his residence in Shaikpet, saying the noise was disturbing residents, including children, elderly people and working professionals.
Sirish, brother of Telugu actor Allu Arjun, took to X and tagged the Hyderabad City Police, alleging that loud music was being played at a Hanuman temple in Vinobha Nagar beyond permissible hours. He said he had earlier approached the Filmnagar police over the issue.
“They asked us to bear with it until September 25 as it was Ganesh immersion. The festival is over, but the loud music hasn’t stopped. Many elders, children and working people in our society are disturbed by it, and we have made many complaints in the past. But no action was taken. Request you to please look into it,” he posted.
The Hyderabad City Police responded to his post and forwarded the complaint to the Filmnagar police for necessary action.
Sirish later clarified that his complaint was about the disturbance caused by late-night loud music and was not against any religious practice. He said playing music through a DJ setup at 2 am should not be equated with devotion.
The issue has since been resolved, with the Filmnagar police informing Sirish that the matter had been addressed. Police also clarified that the organisers of the Ganesh pandal had installed the idol for 15 days and that the immersion procession had concluded.
"Many elders, children and working ppl in our society and disturbed by it and made many complaints in the past. But no action was taken. Request you to please look into it. Thank you," he added.
Sirish also posted a video in the post.
After the post, the Hyderabad Police said the matter has been shared with the SHO of Filmnagar for necessary action.
