Vijay Deverakonda Faces Backlash After Controversial Scene Goes Viral

Vijay Deverakonda's film "Family Star" has sparked outrage among netizens after a scene depicting a rape threat went viral. The movie, which performed poorly at the box office and is now streaming on OTT platforms, features a scene where the protagonist issues threats of sexual assault to women from the antagonist's family. Netizens have criticized Vijay Deverakonda for accepting such a role and questioned why he didn't refuse to perform the scene. They also called out the film's director, Parasuram, for writing such a controversial sequence.

This backlash comes in the wake of ongoing scrutiny towards Vijay Deverakonda for his film choices, especially regarding intimate scenes. Despite his earlier success with films like "Arjun Reddy," Vijay Deverakonda is facing criticism for this latest role. The controversy adds to speculation surrounding his personal life, including rumored relationships with co-stars like Rashmika Mandanna.