Vijay Deverakonda Breaks Silence on Tribal Remark: ‘Never Meant to Hurt Anyone’

South Indian actor Vijay Deverakonda faced legal issues due to a controversial comment about the tribal community during a film event, which led to a formal complaint against him

The controversy arose after a video of his remark went viral, where his words were perceived as derogatory towards the tribal community

Deverakonda addressed the issue on social media, clarifying that his intention was not to hurt any community and issued a public apology

He explained that his use of the term "tribal" referred to historical contexts, not the officially recognized Scheduled Tribes of India

The actor emphasized his message was about unity and progress, not division, and expressed deep respect for all communities

A complaint was filed by a lawyer in Hyderabad, demanding action under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, with several tribal organizations calling for an apology

The remarks were made during the pre-release event of the film "Retro," where Deverakonda commented on the Pahalgam terror incident in Kashmir

Despite his apology and clarification, the controversy highlights the importance of public figures being careful with their language in public forums