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Kevin Kunta, Ram Charan's Bodyguard and MMA Fighter, Gains Attention at Peddi Event

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Kevin Kunta, Ram Charan's Bodyguard and MMA Fighter, Gains Attention at Peddi Event

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 2 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Vijayawada, India·Entertainment
Kevin Kunta, Ram Charan's Bodyguard and MMA Fighter, Gains Attention at Peddi EventPreviousNext

Kevin Kunta, Ram Charan's bodyguard and professional MMA fighter from Gambia, gained viral attention after protecting actors Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor from an overenthusiastic fan at a Peddi pre-release event in Vijayawada. Known for his imposing presence and trusted by Charan's family for about four years, Kunta has become a social media sensation. Ram Charan acknowledged Kunta's rising popularity with humor during promotional interviews, highlighting their close association and Kunta's dual role as a security professional and athlete.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • mint— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
72%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 2 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on a celebrity security figure without political content, presenting neutral profiles of Kevin Kunta and Ram Charan. Coverage centers on personal background, professional roles, and public reactions, reflecting entertainment and social media perspectives without political framing or partisan viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (72/100)

The tone across the articles is positive and lighthearted, emphasizing admiration and curiosity about Kevin Kunta. Ram Charan's humorous remarks and the portrayal of Kunta as a protective and skilled individual contribute to an overall favorable sentiment, with no negative or critical elements present.

How 2 sources covered this story

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
mintWho is Kevin Kunta? Ram Charan's bodyguard and MMA fighter goes viral ahead of Peddi release MintCenterPositive
timesnowMeet Kevin Kunta: Ram Charan's Bodyguard Who Saved Janhvi Kapoor From Fan At Peddi Pre-Release EventCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

timesnow broke this story on 2 Jun, 05:48 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    timesnow2 Jun, 05:48 pm
    Meet Kevin Kunta: Ram Charan's Bodyguard Who Saved Janhvi Kapoor From Fan At Peddi Pre-Release Event
  2. 2
    mint2 Jun, 07:20 pm
    Who is Kevin Kunta? Ram Charan's bodyguard and MMA fighter goes viral ahead of Peddi release Mint

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Vijayawada, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
2 Jun 2026
Key entities
Ram CharanKunta (tribe)Telugu languageInstagramJanhvi KapoorVijayawadaBodyguardMixed martial artsSocial mediaThe GambiaViral videoWest Africa