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India.com
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Complaint Filed Against Vijay Deverakonda For Derogatory Remarks Against Tribals
Mumbai: Tollywood heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda has landed in a legal soup after a complaint was filed against him under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act by the Raidurgam police. VD allegedly made derogatory remarks against the tribal communities during a pre-release event of Suriya starrer "Retro" last month. Talking about the unfortunate Pahalgham attack, Vijay was heard saying during the event, 'The solution to what is happening in Kashmir is also to educate them (terrorists) and ensure they don't get brainwashed. What will they achieve? Kashmir belongs to India, and Kashmiris are ours. India doesn't even need to attack Pakistan because Pakistanis themselves are fed up with their government and will attack them if this continues. Asalu 500 years back tribals kokkutunnatu, veelu buddi lekunda, minimum common sense lekunda chese panulu.' (They behave like tribals did 500 years ago, fighting without common sense). These remarks were considered to be derogatory towards tribals by the tribal organizations. A section of the FIR read, "Film Actor Shri Vijay Deverakonda, who participated in the pre-release event of the movie 'Retro' starring Hero Surya, made comments that hurt the sentiments of the tribals and seriously insulted them. He insulted their tribal community by saying that they had beaten them 500 years ago without any intelligence and without minimum common sense. Moreover, he made comments comparing them to Pakistani terrorists. These comments, perceived as racially offensive, were broadcast across multiple media platforms. The statement went viral through the Sithara Entertainment YouTube Channel, which has 8.63 lakh subscribers and over 99,000 video views for the specific video [YouTube link: 'https/ si-8q-bRrdnr995bkjF' It further said "The remarks were viewed as a serious insult to the self-respect and dignity of the tribal community. Therefore, the complainant requested to take necessary action against Shri Vijay Devarakonda as per law." Vijay is yet to react to the complaint.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda booked under SC/ST Act for derogatory remarks against tribals
Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda has been booked under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act by the Raidurgam police for allegedly making derogatory remarks against tribal communities during a public event. The case was booked following a complaint filed by Nenavath Ashok Kumar Naik, State President of the Joint Action Committee of Tribal Communities, citing the comments made by the actor on April 26, 2025, during the pre-release event of the film Retro. According to the First Information Report (FIR), seen by The Hindu, the actor allegedly referred to tribal people as lacking intelligence and common sense and likened them to Pakistani terrorists. 'He insulted their tribal community by saying that they had beaten them 500 years ago without any intelligence and minimum common sense. Moreover, he made comments comparing them to Pakistani terrorists,' the complainant said. Attaching the YouTube link in the written complaint, Mr. Naik stated that these comments were not only offensive but deeply insulting to the dignity and self-respect of the tribal community. He said that the content was shared across multiple media channels, including YouTube via Sithara Entertainment's channel, drawing widespread criticism. Investigation is under way.
Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Akhil Akkineni to marry Zainab Ravdjee in June 2025- Details inside on grand venue
Nagarjuna Akkineni's younger son and actor Akhil Akkineni has been engaged to Zainab Ravdjee since November 2024. The couple, who kept their relationship private, have maintained a low profile since their engagement. Now, reports about their upcoming wedding have caused quite a stir. Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee to get married in June 2025 According to a report by Siasat, Akhil Akkineni is set to marry Zainab Ravdjee on June 6, 2025. The portal confirmed this through a reliable source close to the couple. However, an official statement from the Akkineni family is still awaited. The report also mentioned that wedding preparations are already underway, with both families organizing the event discreetly. Where will Akhil Akkineni's wedding take place? That's not all. The source also shared details about the possible venue for the grand Telugu wedding. Strong rumors suggest that the ceremony will take place at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, the same location where Akhil's elder brother, Naga Chaitanya, married Sobhita Dhulipala in December 2024. Additionally, there are talks of a celebration in Rajasthan, but none of these plans have been officially confirmed yet. Who is Zainab Ravdjee? Lenin star Akhil Akkineni's soon-to-be wife, Zainab Ravdjee, is a talented artist known for her vibrant and abstract paintings. She is the daughter of prominent industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee. The couple met a few years ago, and their relationship gradually blossomed while they chose to keep their personal lives completely out of the spotlight. Akhil Akkineni's work front After a disappointing run with his last film, Agent, Akhil Akkineni is now gearing up for his next project, Lenin. Pushpa 2 actress Sreeleela has been signed as the leading lady. Marking Akhil's sixth film as an actor, Lenin is directed by Murali Kishore Abburu and produced by Nagarjuna Akkineni and Naga Vamsi under the banners of Sithara Entertainment and Annapurna Studios.
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's War 2 sparks interest in Telugu distribution; Gets Rs 100 crore offer
The Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. led War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji, is among the most awaited films of Indian Cinema in 2025. Also starring Kiara Advani as the female lead, War 2 is slated to release on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. The teaser dropped a couple of days back and has sparked a lot of interest in the Telugu exhibition and distribution community. According to reliable trade sources, YRF has got Non-Refundable Advance (NRA) aka. MG offers from distributors like Mythri Movie Makers, Sri Venkateshwara Creations, Sithara Entertainment, and Asian Cinema, among other independent buyers. 'The bids for War 2 is in the range of Rs 90 crore to Rs 110 crore, making it a film in demand. YRF is currently evaluating multiple aggressive Non-Refundable Advance (NRA) bids, and leading from the front at the moment is Asian Cinemas, who has made a staggering offer of Rs 100 crore for Telugu states for the Hindi and Telugu dubbed version,' revealed a source. The source further added that Sithara Entertainment is not far off, with a bid in the range of Rs 80 crore. These bids are the highest of all time for a dubbed film in Telugu, surpassing the all-time record of KGF 2, which secured Rs 85 crore as NRA in Telugu states. 'The demand for War 2 isn't just restricted to Telugu states, as industry heavy weights like KVN Productions and Hombale Films are expressing strong interest to release the film in Karnataka. The film is tremendous buzz across the south market owing to the presence of Jr. NTR, aided with popularity of Hrithik Roshan. The combination has sparked interest, higher than ever before,' the source added. War 2 is among the first 'Pan India' releases from Hindi Cinema, as YRF has brought together two superstars – Hrithik Roshan and NTR – together for the film and the early response is very encouraging from the trade. If the deal is locked, YRF will take a break from its traditional self-distribution model and outsource a local company with right experience to release the film in Southern belts The distributor's confidence in South for War 2 is also a result of 'HIT Business' of Devara, which was totally riding on Jr. NTR's shoulder, as the stakeholders in Telugu are bullish on his loyal fanbase to embrace his Hindi debut with open arms. The Hrithik Roshan factor has just elated their trust further, as he also has a growing popularity since the release of Krrish (2006) and back in the day, War (2019) had also done well in the Southern belt. The power-house collaboration between the two is expected to bring in big numbers, as the one of its kind collaborations is enough to spike excitement. Meanwhile, YRF will continue with its self-release model for the Hindi version in rest of India, as also the international markets.
News18
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Suriya's Next With Venky Atluri Goes On Floors With Special Pooja Ceremony
Last Updated: Suriya, Venky Atluri, GV Prakash, and other members of the team also attended the ceremony Suriya 46 has been creating a lot of buzz since the actor's last project, Retro, became a box office hit. Fans have been eagerly waiting for details regarding Suriya 46. As per the latest updates, the project went on floors with a grand pooja ceremony on May 19. Suriya, Venky Atluri, GV Prakash, and other members of the team also attended the event. While there have been several rumours regarding who would be the lead actress, pictures from the ceremony hint at Mamitha Baiju joining the cast. The producers of Suriya 46, Sithara Entertainment, announced that the project went on floors with a slew of glimpses from the event. In the caption, they wrote, 'The most anticipated #Suriya46 has been officially launched with a grand pooja ceremony!@Suriya_offl x #VenkyAtluri unite to create magic on screen! Thank you #Trivikram garu for gracing and marking the beginning of this journey with the first clap Shoot begins at the end of May! Catch it in theaters Summer 2026!" Earlier speaking about the upcoming film at Retro's promotional event, Suriya stated,"This will be my next film. Many of you have been waiting for this. My next Tamil film is with Venky, and I will be spending a lot of time in beautiful Hyderabad. The shoot will begin from May," as quoted by Pinkvilla. Moreover, according to a Sun News report, Vijay Deverakonda is expected to be seen with Suriya in the film. However, neither the actor nor the filmmakers have publicly confirmed this news yet. The movie is set to hit theatres next year. Meanwhile, Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde, grossed Rs 235 crore globally. Joju George, Jayaram, and Karunakaran also co-star in the high-octane action drama, which was released on May 1. Santhosh Narayanan composed the music, and Kecha Khamphakdee was behind the action choreography. Prior to Retro, Suriya was seen in Kanguva, where he played both a warrior and a bounty hunter named Francis. The film also included Disha Patani and Bobby Deol in prominent roles. First Published:
