Vijay Deverakonda Gets In Legal Trouble As Adivasi Lawyers Association Press Charges Under The SC/ST Act

SC/ST Case Booked Against Vijay Deverakonda: For his alleged 'casteist' remarks during his speech at Suriya's Retro Telugu pre-release event, 'Liger' actor Vijay Deverakonda ended up in legal trouble. In the latest turn of events, an SC/ST case has been filed against the actor by the Adivasi Lawyers Association. The complaint was registered at the SR Nagar police station in Hyderabad on May 2.

According to a report in The Hindu, the actor, while referring to the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir, compared the incident to the historic clashes between tribal communities. An advocate, Lal Chauhan, speaking about the issue, stated that Vijay Deverakonds's comments came across as deeply offensive and directly demeaning to the tribal community.

The president of the Adivasi Lawyers Association, Kishan Raj Chauhan said, "The actor's reference to tribal communities in the context of terrorism is unacceptable and dangerous. His speech showcases his lack of awareness and sensitivity towards tribal history and identity." He also added, ""This is not just a matter of freedom of expression. It is a matter of dignity and constitutional protection of marginalised communities. We demand immediate legal action against the actor under the SC/ST atrocities laws." The association demanded a public apology from Vijay Deverakonda. Check out the full details in a tweet below.

Vijay Deverakonda's Upcoming Films

On the professional front, the actor will be next seen in Kingdom, a spy action thriller written and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. Bhagyashri Borse is the film's female lead and plays a medico in the film. The movie also features Satyadev in a key role. The first single titled 'Hridayam Lopala' was dropped on May 2. The movie will hit the screens on May 30 and was made on a big budget of Rs 110 Crore.