Actress Shakeela Undergoes Rs 3 Lakh Neck Surgery Linked to Excessive Phone Use
South Indian actress Shakeela recently underwent major neck surgery costing Rs 3 lakh, which she attributes to prolonged mobile phone use in improper posture. She shared a video detailing her recovery, wearing a neck collar and requiring assistance with daily tasks. Shakeela warned against excessive phone use, especially gaming and watching videos while lying sideways for hours, and advised parents to limit children's gadget use. Her experience highlights the health risks of poor posture and extended screen time.
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 (48/100). 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
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.