Vijay Deverakonda booked under SC/ST act for remarks against tribal communities | Telugu Movie News
A case has been registered against popular actor Vijay Deverakonda under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly making remarks about tribal communities during a movie pre-release event. The complaint was lodged with the police, and an official confirmed that a case was registered on June 17. The actor allegedly made these controversial remarks at an event held in April this year.Comments compared tribal wars with terror attackAccording to the police, Vijay Deverakonda compared the recent terror attack in Pahalgam to ancient tribal wars from five hundred years ago. This statement was quickly broadcast online and increased widespread criticism. According to PTI, the actor’s words were seen as highly insensitive and aggressive by many people within the tribal community, indicating action from the authorities. The police confirmed the matter to the media and said that an investigation was currently going on.State tribal committee leader files complaint against Vijay DeverakondaThe complaint was filed by Nenavath Ashok Kumar Naik, also known as Ashok Rathod, the State President of the Joint Action Committee of Tribal Communities. In the complaint, Rathod accused the actor of hurting the feelings of the tribal people and making derogatory comparison by aligning his struggles with Pakistani terrorists. The complaint alleged that such remarks were charged racially and the scheduled tribes were depth, strict action was called against the actor.Vijay Deverakonda clarifies intent, expresses regret as investigation continuesOn May 3, in an attempt to clarify the situation, Vijay Deverakonda posted a statement on X (Twitter) expressing his respect for all communities, especially the Scheduled Tribes. He stated that he never intended to target or hurt any group. “If any part of my message was misunderstood or hurtful, I sincerely regret it. My only aim was to speak about peace, progress, and togetherness. I remain committed to using my platform to unite, not divide,” the actor stated. The case is now being investigated further by authorities.
