‘Drug Abuse Breaks Families': Ram Charan Backs Telangana CM's Anti-Drug Movement
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Ram Charan praised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for his hard work against drug abuse and believes that drugs can harm families.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy recently organised a special event in Hyderabad to raise awareness about drug abuse. The event was held on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking, which brought together key personalities from politics and the film industry, including actor Ram Charan. Following the event, the RRR star praised the CM for his hard work against drug abuse. He believes that drugs can harm families, ruin futures and destroy dreams. Ram also urged everyone to unite and protect both society and the future of young people.
The actor tweeted, 'Drug abuse breaks families, destroys futures, and demolishes dreams. We should all take a stand against it and be vigilant in safeguarding our society and the future. I appreciate the Hon'ble CM of Telangana, Shri Revanth Reddy Garu, the Telangana Anti Narcotics Bureau and the Government of Telangana for their constant efforts to combat drug abuse. On this International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, let us say no to drugs & be a soldier in the fight against drugs."
Drug abuse breaks families, destroys futures, and demolishes dreams.We should all take a stand against it and be vigilant in safeguarding our society and the future.I appreciate the Hon'ble CM of Telangana Shri. @revanth_anumula Garu, the Telangana Anti Narcotics Bureau and… pic.twitter.com/37bG78w3n2
— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) June 26, 2025
As per 123 Telugu, Ram Charan, during the event, said, 'I'd like to thank our state's Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, my brother Vijay Deverakonda, Dil Raju, Pullela Gopichand, and everyone present here in such a meaningful awareness campaign under the 'Rising Telangana' initiative. I remember buying soda and popsicles at my school. Today, it's heartbreaking to hear that in those same places, children are unknowingly consuming harmful substances in pursuit of a temporary high."
The Game Changer star said that keeping our families, friends and schools safe is the most important thing. He shared that he never thought there would be a special day known all over the world just to spread awareness about drug abuse. Now that such a day exists, he feels it's the right time for everyone to join hands and support the Rising Telangana campaign. He encouraged people to not just watch from the side but to take part and help make a real difference in this important cause.
While Ram Charan's strong message against drug abuse was appreciated by many, it was his look from the upcoming film Peddi that grabbed fans' attention at the event. His new style became one of the main highlights. The much awaited pan India film also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Shiva Rajkumar in key roles. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film is scheduled to release on March 27, 2026.
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