There have been reports of renowned Telugu television personalities being implicated in a variety of crimes, ranging from drunk driving to flesh trafficking. Take a peek... On January 1, 2018, Hyderabad police captured popular anchor Pradeep Machiraju in a drink and drive operation in Banjara Hills, Road No 45. His car was apparently taken by the authorities after he was charged with a crime. Pradeep went to a Traffic Training Institute (TTI) counseling session with his father, and a city court later banned his driver's license for three years and fined him Rs. 2100.