Vijay Deverakonda’s Controversial Scene in OTT Series Upsets Fans: ‘All I Have to Say…’

Vijay Deverakonda, the popular South Indian actor, has found himself in hot water with his fans over a controversial scene in his latest film, “The Family Star.” The movie, which also stars Mrunal Thakur, recently started streaming on Prime Video, sparking a heated debate among viewers.

In a particular scene in the film, Vijay’s character, Govardhan, is seen confronting a goon who made advances towards his sister-in-law. While initially standing up for the women in his family, Govardhan then issues a thinly veiled threat against the women in the goon’s family, shocking both the antagonist and the audience.

Following the OTT release of “The Family Star,” fans took to social media to express their disappointment with Vijay and the film’s director, Parasuram Petla, for including such a controversial line. Some users sarcastically shared screenshots of the scene, questioning the decision-making behind it, while others outright condemned the actor and director for the problematic dialogue.

One viewer expressed concern that some Telugu fans might try to justify the scene using the excuse of “watching a movie as a movie,” while another simply stated that they never want to see Vijay Deverakonda in a movie again. The backlash has led to some fans labeling the actor as a ‘disgrace’ to the film industry.

The controversy surrounding “The Family Star” has reignited discussions about the portrayal of women in cinema and the responsibility of actors and filmmakers in shaping societal norms through their work.