Lavanya Tripathi Defends Family Amid Ram Charan's Twins Birth Controversy
In the wake of the joyous announcement that Telugu superstar Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Konidela have welcomed twins named Shivram and Anveera Devi, a past comment by veteran actor Chiranjeevi about desiring a male heir has resurfaced, sparking public discussion. Amid this controversy, actress Lavanya Tripathi, wife of actor Varun Tej, has come forward to defend her family against what she describes as tasteless criticism.
Lavanya Tripathi's Strong Stance on Family Protection
While promoting her upcoming film 'Sathi Leelavathi', Lavanya Tripathi made it clear that she will not tolerate any negative remarks directed at her family. "I have great men in my life. And I'm very lucky to have all the men who are so supportive of me," she stated emphatically. "And I include all of them in that 1%, along with many other men. We are a population of over a billion people, so 1% is a lot."
Lavanya explained her reaction to a controversial tweet that referenced Chiranjeevi's old comment, saying, "And, we need to speak about that tweet. That was in very bad taste. When a family is celebrating, what is the need to tweet such a thing? It's a bad tweet. It's my family. If somebody comes to my family, I will not like it."
Chiranjeevi's Past Comment on Male Heir
The controversy stems from a statement made by Chiranjeevi in February 2025 at a pre-release event. He had remarked, "When I'm at home, it doesn't feel like I'm surrounded by my granddaughters; it feels like I'm a ladies' hostel warden, surrounded by ladies all around. I keep wishing and telling (Ram) Charan, at least this time, have a boy so that our legacy continues, but his daughter is the apple of his eye... I'm scared that he might have a girl again."
In response to this being brought up after the twins' birth, Lavanya Tripathi defended Chiranjeevi, highlighting his treatment of women in the family. "You clearly don't know how he treats the women in his family, especially his granddaughters. Very few men can do even 1% of what he does, so it's best not to comment on people you don't truly know :)"
Background on Lavanya Tripathi and Family
Lavanya Tripathi and Varun Tej tied the knot in 2023, and their son Vaayuv was born in 2025. Her defense comes at a time when the family is celebrating the arrival of Ram Charan and Upasana's twins, Shivram and Anveera Devi, making this a period of both joy and scrutiny for the prominent Telugu film dynasty.
The incident underscores the intense public interest in celebrity families and the challenges they face in balancing personal celebrations with public commentary. As Lavanya Tripathi stands firm in protecting her loved ones, it serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting family privacy during moments of happiness.
