Nagarjuna's N Convention Center was razed in August after it was found to be in violation of several land use and environmental regulations.Manisha Pandey

Complaint filed against actor Nagarjuna Akkineni over land encroachment

Nagarjuna Akkineni's N Convention Centre was demolished in August as part of a drive to remove illegal constructions that have encroached on water bodies and public lands.

by · India Today

In Short

  • N Convention Centre built on disputed land worth crores, says complainant
  • Allegations of generating illegal revenue from encroached land
  • Police yet to release an official statement on the issue

A complaint has been filed against actor Nagarjuna Akkineni at Hyderabad's Madhapur police station, accusing him of illegal land encroachment. The complaint was lodged by Kasireddy Bhaskara Reddy, President of the NGO Janam Kosam Manasakshi Foundation. Reddy alleged that Nagarjuna illegally constructed the N Convention Centre, which was demolished in August, on land valued at hundreds of crores.

The disputed land reportedly falls within the Full Tank Level (FTL) and buffer zone of Thammidikunta Lake.

According to Reddy, the actor has been generating significant illegal revenue from the encroached land for several years. He has called for strict legal action against Nagarjuna, including his arrest, for these alleged violations.

The police have not yet released an official statement regarding the complaint.

The N Convention Center has been a popular venue for various events, including weddings and corporate gatherings.

The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection (HYDRAA) agency undertook the demolition of actor Akkineni Nagarjuna’s property, N Convention, on August 24. This action was part of an ongoing drive to remove illegal constructions that have encroached on water bodies and public lands.

The N Convention Center, which spans 10 acres, was found to be in violation of several land use and environmental regulations. The center had encroached upon the Tummidikunta lake, occupying 1.12 acres within the Full Tank Level (FTL) and an additional 2 acres within the lake's buffer zone.

In his earlier statement, the actor called the demolition “unlawful” and said that it was against stay orders, and without prior notice.

He had clarified that the land is private and not encroaching on any tank plan.