Complaint against Vijay Deverakonda for comparing Pahalgam to tribal clashes
A police complaint has been filed against actor Vijay Deverakonda over alleged derogatory remarks toward tribal communities. According to Telangana Today, Hyderabad lawyer Lal Chauhan filed the case based on comments Vijay made at the pre-release event of Suriya's 'Retro'.According to the report, the complaint filed at the SR Nagar police station on Thursday, alleging that during his speech on the Pahalgam terror attack, the 'Geetha Govindam' actor compared the incident to centuries-old conflicts between tribal communities.advertisementThe tribal associations have demanded an immediate apology from the actor.26 '500 'pic.twitter.com/WoSGXl01Qm— Telugu Scribe (@TeluguScribe) May 2, 2025
Chauhan said, "This is not just a matter of free speech—it's about respect and constitutional protection of marginalized communities. We demand immediate legal action against the actor under SC/ST atrocity laws."At the event, the actor spoke about the tragic Pahalgam incident in Kashmir, stating, "The solution to what is happening in Kashmir is also to educate them (terrorists) and ensure they don't get brainwashed. What will they achieve? Kashmir belongs to India, and Kashmiris are ours. India doesn't even need to attack Pakistan because Pakistanis themselves are fed up with their government and will attack them if this continues. They behave like tribals did 500 years ago, fighting without common sense.'advertisementThe actor has not yet reacted to the complaint.Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor will be seen next in 'Kingdom'. It is slated to release on May 30, 2025.
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