Vijay Deverakonda, known for his fearless approach and bold choices, has navigated several controversies throughout his career, balancing both admiration and criticism along the way.
Vijay Deverakonda, who has been well-known for his daredevil attitude and unconventional decisions right from the start, has also had his own share of controversies over the years. While his unwillingness to hold back has earned him a lot of followers, it has also got him into trouble more than once. On his birthday today, let's examine five massive controversies that nearly killed his career.
5 major controversies of Vijay Deverakonda:
1. The 'Arjun Reddy' Controversy
Vijay Deverakonda became famous with Arjun Reddy, but the movie was condemned for celebrating toxic masculinity and misogyny. The movie was condemned for endorsing unhealthy relationships and justifying abuse by some of the viewers and critics. The furore increased when the Hindi remake, Kabir Singh, was also condemned. Vijay defended the movie and said it was a depiction of an imperfect individual and not an endorsement of what he does.
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2. His Remarks on Politics and Voting
In 2020, Vijay Deverakonda made some radical remarks about the political system of India, saying that he believed not everyone ought to vote. He went on to say that middle-class and educated people should get more power in elections, which got netizens' blood boiling. Most accused him of choosing authoritarianism over democracy, and there was an outpour of condemnation.
3. The 'Boycott Liger' Movement
Throughout the promotions of Liger, Vijay Deverakonda took potshots at the growing practice of boycotting movies of Bollywood. What he said did not go down well with certain sections of audiences, and the demand for boycotting Liger arose. The film went on to be a box office disaster, and the majority accused the poor performance of the film of being because of the scandal that was ignited by Vijay's statement.
4. Dispute with a Journalist
At the Liger press meet, Vijay Deverakonda had a fight with one of the reporters who criticized him for not being accessible to the media. As a retort, the actor asked the reporter to place his feet on the table and "speak freely." His reply was taken as arrogant and snobbish, and this also fueled negative thoughts regarding his attitude.
5. His Comments on Dictatorship
Vijay Deverakonda had previously in an interview stated that he would wish for a dictatorship as compared to a democracy, citing that the country would be in a better position if a decision-making leader would decide for it. His remarks stirred emotions, with people saying he was callous to pain in democratic nations. The outrage led him to come out to defend himself, but the commotion continued.
Despite dealing with a string of controversies, Vijay Deverakonda has been able to maintain popularity and keep working in the industry. His willingness to express himself freely has attracted both criticism as well as praise. On his birthday, the fans remain loyal to him, showing that his talent and charisma are greater than the controversies.
