Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Vijay Deverakonda Booked for Alleged Derogatory Tribal Remarks
Actor Vijay Deverakonda is in legal trouble for comments he made at a movie event.
He is accused of saying something offensive about tribal communities.
A complaint was filed, and now the police are investigating.
Deverakonda said he didn't mean to offend anyone and has apologized.
He explained he was using the word "tribe" in a historical sense, not to refer to the Scheduled Tribes.
Vijay Deverakonda is booked under the SC/ST Act for alleged derogatory comments.
The comments were reportedly made at a promotional event in April.
The actor allegedly likened Pakistan to a tribal community.
The complaint was filed by the Tribal Welfare Association of Telangana.
Deverakonda issued a public apology, clarifying his intent.
- Who
- Vijay Deverakonda is the accused; the Tribal Welfare Association of Telangana filed the complaint.
- What
- Vijay Deverakonda is booked for allegedly making derogatory remarks against tribal communities.
- When
- The remarks were made in April, during a promotional event.
- Where
- Hyderabad, at a promotional event, and the Raidurgam police station.
- Why
- The remarks were allegedly disparaging, causing offense.
Accusation
Response
Nature of Remarks
Accusation
Actor made derogatory remarks about a tribal community.
Response
Actor issued a public apology, clarifying his intent.
- Actor
- Vijay Deverakonda
- Charge
- SC/ST Act violation
- Complaint Filed By
- Tribal Welfare Association of Telangana
- Event
- Promotional event
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Apology
- Issued by Vijay Deverakonda
Sources
Vijay Deverakonda Faces Case Under SC/ST Act For Allegedly Hurting Sentiments Of Tribal Community
Vijay Deverakonda Booked Under SC/ST Act Over His Remarks On Tribals
Vijay Deverakonda Booked Under SC/ST Act Over His Remarks On Tribals
Actor Vijay Devarakonda booked under SC/ST Act
Actor Vijay Devarakonda booked under SC/ST Act for remark on tribals
Despite Apology, Vijay Deverakonda Booked Under SC/ST Act For Comparing Tribes With Pakistani Terrorists
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