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Actor Shakeela Undergoes Rs 3 Lakh Neck Surgery Due to Excessive Mobile Phone Use

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Actor Shakeela Undergoes Rs 3 Lakh Neck Surgery Due to Excessive Mobile Phone Use

Analysed 13 Aug 2026·2 sources analysed·Salem, Tamil Nadu, India·Entertainment
Actor Shakeela Undergoes Rs 3 Lakh Neck Surgery Due to Excessive Mobile Phone UsePreviousNext

Actor Shakeela underwent a Rs 3 lakh neck surgery after prolonged mobile phone use in an improper posture led to serious health complications. She shared her experience in a video, showing her recovery and wearing a neck collar. Shakeela warned against excessive phone use, especially for children, and highlighted how her habit of playing games and watching videos while lying sideways affected veins in her neck, necessitating surgery and caregiver assistance.

Sentiment
50%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 31/100.

Outlets measured: timesnow, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 13 Aug 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (50/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

indianexpress broke this story on 12 Aug, 01:16 pm. Other outlets followed.

12 Aug, 01:16 pm2 sources · 12 h13 Aug, 01:00 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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indianexpress12 Aug, 01:16 pm
Actor Shakeela undergoes Rs 3 lakh neck surgery after mobile gaming habit leads to injury
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    timesnow13 Aug, 01:00 am
    Shakeela Reveals Excessive Phone Use Led To Rs 3 Lakh Neck Surgery: Avoid Watching...
  • Story context

    Category
    Entertainment
    Location
    Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
    Sources analysed
    2
    Last analysed
    13 Aug 2026
    Key entities
    ShakeelaLakhIndian rupeeMobile gameMobile phoneYouTubeVlogFahadh FaasilDulquer SalmaanMalayalam cinemaTeaSocial media