The swearing-in ceremony of Pawan Kalyan as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday drew significant attention, but eagle-eyed fans also noticed a change in the family dynamics. Actor Sai Durgha Tej, formerly Sai Dharam Tej, unfollowed his cousin, actor Allu Arjun, on both X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

Fans took to X to express their disbelief, sharing screenshots highlighting that Sai was only following Allu Sirish from the Allu family. Speculation regarding a possible rift between the cousins quickly spread, with some fans expressing support for one actor while criticizing the other.

A source close to the family, however, clarified that Sai had unfollowed Allu Arjun some time ago, stating, "It's only now that people noticed that Sai hasn't been following Arjun and Sneha after he unfollowed them soon after the elections."

While both actors' teams and the source declined to elaborate further, the timing of the unfollowing immediately following the elections sparked further intrigue.

Adding to the speculation, Allu Arjun's recent silence on the political scene has also been noted. He was notably absent from both the swearing-in ceremony and the celebrations in Hyderabad after Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) won the elections. He previously expressed support for his uncle, Pawan Kalyan, before the elections, but also campaigned for YSRCP constituency candidate S Ravi Chandra Kishore Reddy in Nandhyal.

When contacted for clarification regarding any rift between the cousins, the teams of Sai and Allu Arjun have yet to respond. Allu Arjun, who does not follow anyone on X and only follows his wife on Instagram, has clarified his political stance, stating, "Firstly, I want to clarify that I'm not affiliated with any political party. I remain neutral and support my people, regardless of their political affiliations. This includes my uncle Pawan Kalyan, whom I'll always stand by, along with my friend Ravi and my father-in-law, Mr. Reddy."

Despite these statements, the lack of clarification from the actors themselves regarding the unfollowing has left fans speculating about the true nature of their relationship.