IPL tickets gifted to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy were found in the possession of an actress, sparking a political controversy in Kerala, and Telangana. The tickets, allegedly distributed by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, surfaced in the hands of a film industry figure, prompting questions about the chain of custody and potential misuse.
The incident gained traction after Malayalam news outlets reported that the actress was seen with the IPL passes, which were originally intended for Revanth Reddy. Manorama Online and Deshabhimani highlighted the development, noting that the tickets had changed hands amid heightened political tensions between the two southern states.
Mathrubhumi reported that the tickets in question were valued at 40,000 rupees, intensifying scrutiny over their transfer. News18 Malayalam investigated how the tickets reached the actress, tracing their movement amid allegations of impropriety.
Manorama News further clarified that although Pinarayi Vijayan had reportedly approved the distribution of IPL tickets, the identity of the individual who actually handed them over remained under inquiry. The outlet emphasized that the focus was on determining who facilitated the transfer to the actress.
As the story unfolded, political leaders from both Kerala and Telangana exchanged sharp remarks, with Vijayan defending his actions and criticizing Reddy’s public statements. The controversy added a new layer to the ongoing verbal sparring between the two chief ministers, particularly in the context of the 2026 Kerala Assembly election discourse.
Though no official statements have confirmed wrongdoing, the presence of high-value IPL tickets in an actress’s possession has raised concerns about transparency in the distribution of such privileges. The matter remains under discussion in political and media circles, with calls for accountability growing louder.
