RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: The three-day Sankranti cockfights in the Godavari districts ended on a high note on Friday evening, but the spotlight firmly remained on a single rooster that reportedly emerged victorious with bets worth Rs 1.53 crore in one bout. Officials claimed that no untoward incidents were reported from the Godavari belt despite the massive gatherings. Women were also seen actively taking part in cockfights, gundata and other gambling games in the delta region. At the Pai Boyina Venkataramayya arena, gamblers placed wagers amounting to Rs 1.53 crore on a single contest. The much-hyped bout between Gudivada’s Prabhakar and Rajamahendravaram’s Ramesh Raju drew huge attention, with Ramesh Raju’s Dega rooster winning the fight and sparking wild celebrations among gamblers.

Source: Indian Express January 17, 2026 05:12 UTC