Actor Vijay Deverakonda is now facing legal trouble after Hyderabad’s SR Nagar police registered a case against him under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The FIR follows a complaint by advocate Lal Chauhan, who alleged that Deverakonda made offensive and derogatory comments about tribal communities during a recent public event.
Background of the Controversy:
- Event: Pre-release function of a Tamil film starring Suriya
- Role: Vijay Deverakonda was invited as chief guest
- Remarks in Question: Deverakonda, while discussing the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir, allegedly drew a parallel between that incident and historic tribal clashes
- Complaint: The actor was accused of demeaning tribal populations by equating them to terrorist activities, which the complainant deemed both “unacceptable” and “dangerous”
Reactions:
- Advocate Lal Chauhan filed the complaint citing deep offense.
- Kishan Raj Chauhan, president of a tribal association, demanded a public apology, criticizing the actor for ignorance and insensitivity towards tribal history and identity.
Legal Status:
The FIR has been registered under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, which is a serious charge dealing with hate speech, discrimination, and derogatory references towards marginalized communities.
This development adds to a growing wave of scrutiny around celebrities’ public comments, especially when linked to sensitive topics like terrorism or community identity.
