• Published: Aug 07 2026 11:36 AM
  • Last Updated: Aug 07 2026 12:21 PM

Tejasswi Prakash recently addressed the widespread speculation surrounding her equation with Elvish Yadav. Here is a detailed breakdown of her statement, the context behind the rumors.



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If you have been on social media lately, you might have seen people talking about Tejasswi Prakash and Elvish Yadav. Some pages were saying they are dating. But the truth is much simpler. Tejasswi has finally spoken up, and she made it very clear: they are just loyal friends and nothing more.

Whenever two famous people are seen together a few times, the internet automatically starts linking them. But this time, Tejasswi decided to stop the rumors before they got out of hand. Let’s break down exactly what happened, why people were talking, and what Tejasswi actually said.

How Did These Rumors Even Start?

It all started very normally. Tejasswi Prakash is a huge TV star and the winner of Bigg Boss 15. Elvish Yadav is a massive YouTube creator and the winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2. Because both are from the same reality show background, they started crossing paths at industry events.

Here is a quick look at how things went from normal to messy:

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How the Tejasswi and Elvish Rumors Grew

What Happened

When

How People Reacted

They started liking and commenting on each other's posts.

Late 2023

Fans thought it was sweet that two Bigg Boss winners were supporting each other.

They met face-to-face at a couple of parties and awards shows.

Early to Mid 2024

Pictures went viral. Fan pages started making edits of them together.

Fake news channels started making clickbait videos.

Mid to Late 2024

Rumors spread that they were secretly dating and meeting up.

What Did Tejasswi Actually Say?

Tejasswi recently sat down for an interview and was directly asked about Elvish. She didn't get angry or avoid the question. She simply said that they are "loyal friends."

By using the word "loyal," Tejasswi made a very strong point. She didn't just say "we are just friends" and leave it at that. She defended their friendship. In the TV industry, it is actually hard to find genuine friends who have your back. Tejasswi was basically telling fans: "Yes, we are friends, we support each other, but do not turn it into a cheap romance rumor."

Why This Clarification Was Important

You might wonder, why do celebrities even need to give explanations about who they are friends with? In this case, there were three main reasons:

1. She is happily with Karan Kundrra: Everyone knows that Tejasswi has been in a very happy and committed relationship with Karan Kundrra for years. They met in the Bigg Boss house and are one of the most loved couples on TV. The rumors about Elvish were not just annoying; they were disrespectful to her actual relationship.

2. Different Fan Bases Clashing: Tejasswi has a massive TV audience. Elvish has a massive YouTube audience. When fan pages started pitting them together or starting rumors, it created unnecessary fights online between their fans. Tejasswi put a stop to it to bring peace.

3. Stopping Fake News: A lot of small Instagram and YouTube pages were making good money by posting fake updates like "Tejasswi and Elvish caught together!" Tejasswi’s clear answer ruined their business model. When the truth is out, fake news stops getting views.

What Happens Now?

Now that Tejasswi has cleared the air, things will go back to normal.

Because she handled it so calmly, people will stop gossiping. This also means that if Tejasswi and Elvish do a brand collaboration or appear on a show together in the future, people won't make it weird. They can just be two colleagues having fun on screen without anyone reading too much into it.

At the end of the day, this whole situation just shows how hard it is for celebrities to have normal friendships. A simple hello or a picture together becomes a big news story. But Tejasswi handled it perfectly by keeping it simple and honest.

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FAQ

No, not at all. Tejasswi has clearly said they are just loyal friends.

Yes. Tejasswi and Karan are very much together and going strong.

Just for views and likes. When two famous people are seen together, gossip pages make up fake dating stories to get more traffic.

They know each other through the Bigg Boss circle. Since both are winners of the show, they meet at common industry events.

Elvish has always spoken highly of Tejasswi as a friend in his streams. He respects her and her relationship, which is why these rumors were baseless from the start.

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