Actor Vijay Deverakonda came under legal woes recently after a statement made by him during the audio launch event of his film Retro in Hyderabad. A viral video of the incident created furore, and a police complaint was subsequently filed at Sanjeeva Reddy Nagar Police Station. Complainant Kishanraj Chauhan, President, Tribal Lawyers Association, Bapunagar accused the actor of insulting the tribal community. The complainant had produced video evidence, such as a clip from the YouTube channel of Maa TV Films, now widely available online.
Vijay Deverakonda Replies to Controversy
To counter the increasing criticism, Vijay made a public apology and provided clarification. He clarified that his words were never intended to hurt any community. “There was absolutely no intention to hurt or target any community, especially our Scheduled Tribes, whom I deeply respect,” he said.
The actor further contributed that his speech was all about unity and peace, describing, “I was talking about how India is one, and we have to go together forward.” Elaborating the use of the term “tribe,” he claimed it was used from a historical perspective, not as a reference to the Scheduled Tribes category.
Remarks Over Kashmir Incited Controversy
At the event, Vijay mentioned the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir, stating how terrorists need to be educated and not brainwashed. He said, “They fight like tribals 500 years ago, without common sense,” which offended many.
Ending On A Sad Note
Vijay concluded his remarks by stating if he had unintentionally caused hurt. “My sole intention was to talk about peace, progress, and harmony. I remain committed to my mission of inspiring and uniting — never dividing,” he stated.
