Vijay Deverakonda Booked Over Derogatory Remarks

Actor Deverakonda has found himself in hot water after making comments that were perceived as derogatory towards the tribal community. During a pre-release event for his film Retro, Deverakonda compared terrorists to tribals, saying they behave like tribals did 500 years ago, fighting without common sense. The remarks sparked outrage, with an FIR filed against him for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the tribal community.

Vijay has been booked under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The case was registered by the Raidurgam Police based on a complaint by Nenavath Ashok Kumar Naik, alias Ashok Rathod, the State President of the Joint Action Committee of Tribal Communities. The case is currently under investigation, with Madhapur ACP Ch Sreedhar overseeing the probe.

The FIR stated that Deverakonda's remarks were viewed as a serious insult to the self-respect and dignity of the tribal community. Deverakonda had apologized shortly after the event, expressing regret if any part of his message was misunderstood or hurtful. He emphasized that his intention is to use his platform to uplift and unify, never to divide.

Deverakonda's apology has been seen as a step towards rectifying the situation. However, the controversy surrounding his comments has raised questions about the impact of words on different communities. As the investigation continues, Deverakonda's fans and critics alike are watching closely to see how the situation unfolds.