Filmnagar Land Controversy
In March 2010, Veturi openly criticized the Film Nagar Cooperative Society officials for not handing over the 1000 sq.yard land that was allotted to him about 28 years ago. He alleged that several juniors and ineligible people were given plots ahead of him. He was allegedly offered a double bedroom flat for 15 lakhs.
After his death, noted singer Mano and senior actor Vijay Chandar demanded the government to give the land to his family. President of the Telugu Desam Party, Opposition Leader, Chandrababu Naidu appealed to the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Konijeti Rosaiah to do justice to the veteran lyricist.
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