Hyderabad, April 17 -- The III Additional Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Kakinada released stand-up comedian Anudeep Katikala on a personal bond after he was produced before the court on Thursday night, April 16.

Anudeep was presented before Magistrate B Sridevi at her residence around 9:30 p.m. on April 16. He had been brought to Kakinada earlier that morning from Prayagraj. Police had sought his remand, but the court ordered his release on a personal bond.

During the hearing, the court reportedly questioned the circumstances under which the remarks were made and examined the grounds for arrest.

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