Some media personalities from Telugu news channels are facing massive trolling from thousands of netizens.
Despite the backlash, they continue presenting news in an unusually comic style that often turns serious topics into memes.
In one instance, a news presenter wearing a suit speaks in a way that sounds uneducated, claiming that it was Nara Lokesh who brought victory to the women’s cricket team in the World Cup.
Another anchor, also who wears suit, in other news channel went further, saying Chandrababu Naidu could have twisted the cyclone with his own hands and thrown it away, but since that didn’t work, he spent time combating it.
Even TDP supporters are reportedly embarrassed, as these exaggerated reports ultimately make Lokesh and Chandrababu targets of online mockery.
The big question remains, are these presenters truly uninformed, overly devoted to their political idols, or intentionally trolling in the guise of news? The mystery continues to puzzle viewers.
A netizen says, “He’s such a great entertainer, please don’t criticize him. Whenever I’m under a lot of stress, his videos give me real relief, a big stress-buster!”
Another netizen mentioned, “Brother, let me tell you a truth; Sakshi hasn’t really benefited YSRCP, just as TV5, ETV and Andhra Jyothi haven’t helped TDP, or T News and Namasthe Telangana haven’t helped TRS, and Republic TV hasn’t benefited BJP. In fact, all these channels have done more harm than good with their excessive hype and overaction.”
Surprisingly, even a TDP-affiliated media handle wrote, “These overenthusiastic journalists also played a role in our 2019 defeat. It’s true that Lokesh’s image has grown significantly, but by creating false stories like ‘cricketers taking inspiration from Lokesh,’ they’re actually damaging his image instead of helping it.”
No one knows whether these anchors will open their eyes and mend their ways, or continue giving stress-relief comic crap to the public.