Another case was registered against Vijay Devarakonda, actor trapped by giving controversial statements on tribal community

Updated: 22-06-2025, 07.04 PM

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South cinema superstar Vijay Deorkonda has come into controversy. A police complaint has been lodged against him. Mala is associated with their comments made to the tribal community. Actually, 2 months ago Vijay also participated in the promotion of actor Surya’s film ‘Retro’. During this time, he spoke about the tribal community, for which the whole rage has arisen. What did Vijay say, let’s know.

Increased resentment in tribal community

A police complaint has been lodged against Vijay under the SC/ST Act for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the tribal community. The case has been registered by the state president of the tribal communities, Naiwath Ashok Kumar Naik, the state president of the committee. According to his claim, during the promotion of ‘Retro’, Vijay made objectionable remarks insulting the tribal community. After this, the police has started investigating the case.

This statement of Vijay created a ruckus

Vijay had given his views on the terrorist attack on Pahalgam during the campaign, “India does not need to attack Pakistan. His people will get tired and will go against their own government. Just as 500 years ago tribal clan fought without thinking. Today’s people are fighting without thinking.” Vijay’s statement knocked on tribal leaders and alleged that the actor compared the tribals to terrorists.

This case was registered for the second time on Vijay

Tribal leader Ashok Kumar Rathore lodged a complaint against Vijay at the Raidurgam police station. Taking further action on this, the police have registered an FIR under the SC/ST Atrocities Act and started investigation. This second case has been registered against Vijay in this case. Earlier, an FIR was also lodged at Sanjeeva Reddy Nagar Police Station. However, Vijay clarified when the controversy escalated and also apologized on his statement.

Clarification

This thing was written in the apology

Vijay wrote in a post made on social media that he had used the word tribe, but he meant the old tribes that often fought among themselves. Vijay had said in his statement, “I did not mean today’s Scheduled Tribes. Yet if someone is hurt, I apologize.” However, Vijay later deleted his post.

Vijay’s upcoming film

Talking on the work front, Vijay will soon be seen in the film ‘Kingdom’. Nowadays he is promoting this film. The film is releasing on July 4. It also stars Bhagyashree Borsse and Satyadev in the lead roles.