Our life is our responsibility says Sai Durgha Tej

To raise public awareness about road and traffic rules and to prevent road accidents, the Hyderabad Police organized the “Traffic Summit 2025.” Hero Sai Durgha Tej attended the event as the chief guest and donated ₹5 lakh to the police department. On this occasion, Sai Durgha Tej said, “There’s also a personal reason why I came to this traffic meet. Everyone already knows about it. On September 10, 2021, I had an accident. I was in a coma for two weeks. I’m not telling this for sympathy I want everyone to know. The main reason I survived that day was because I wore a helmet. That’s why I’m standing here today. So I request every single person who rides a bike to definitely wear a helmet.”

He added, “Family members and partners of every rider must ensure they wear a helmet. After the accident I lost my voice… I forgot many things. I almost gave up hope in life. Don’t ride bikes at high speed. Everyone has a wonderful life everyone should live smiling. If you want your loved ones to keep smiling, you must take precautions when you ride a bike. Likewise, people who drive cars should also follow traffic rules. I request everyone to wear seat belts. Following rules is good not only for you but also for your co-passengers and those traveling the opposite way.

When I had the bike accident, the only thing I remember is falling off the bike. The next thing I remember is waking up in the hospital. After the accident I became afraid of riding a bike. But while holding the bike helmet in my hand, my mother told me something: ‘I don’t want my son to live in fear or be scared of bike riding. Ride only in the empty space in front of the house and once you gain confidence there, then go onto the road.’ Following her words, I now ride the bike every week in the empty space in front of our home and only while wearing a helmet. I am still recovering. After the accident I forgot how to speak. My fine motor balance was gone. I even forgot how to hold a pen. I couldn’t even write a sentence. It took a long time to reach this stage. It will still take time before I can go back on the road to drive. I don’t drink. Usually when our friends have parties, they call me to safely take them home.”

He is currently working on a film named “Sambarala Yeti Ghattu.”