{
  "id": 1964484,
  "title": "‘He can surely spare one minute’: Brahmanandam’s last surviving brother appeals for a call",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/he-can-surely-spare-one-minute-brahmanandams-last-surviving-brother",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T15:46:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/he-can-surely-spare-one-minute-brahmanandams-last-surviving-brother-appeals-for-a-call-10840697/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brahmanandam's surviving brother, Sri Vadan, has publicly reached out to the veteran Telugu comedian, pleading for a response. Vadan explained that the two brothers are the last surviving siblings of their family, with four members having passed away and Vadan being the sole remaining relative in their hometown. He lamented that Brahmanandam hasn't called or visited him in a long time, despite the emotional value of small gestures from respected individuals. Vadan expressed his hope that Brahmanandam might eventually call and inquire about his well-being, saying, \"He can surely spare one or two minutes to call me.\" The interview has garnered significant attention on social media, with fans expressing sympathy for Vadan and urging Brahmanandam to reconnect with his estranged brother.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Brahmanandam's surviving brother, Sri Vadan, appeals for a call from his estranged brother.",
    "Vadan is the last remaining relative in their hometown after four family members passed away.",
    "The article gained attention on social media, with fans urging Brahmanandam to reconnect with Vadan."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}