Vijay Deverakonda issues an apology for his remark on tribals, 'no intention to target any community'

Vijay Deverakonda shared an apology on Saturday after a police complaint was filed against him over alleged disrespectful remarks about tribal communities. The Telugu actor took to the microblogging site X (formerly Twitter) and expressed his regret and emphasised that he had absolutely no intention to hurt or target any community and to hurt anyone's sentiments. The actor has been accused of insulting the tribals and passing derogatory remarks against them during the Retro audio launch event that took place in Hyderabad on April 26, 2025. 

Actor Vijay Deverakonda shared a clarification over his remarks on social media, in which he wrote,



'It has come to my attention that a remark I made during the Retro audio launch event has caused concern among some members of the public. I wish to sincerely clarify: there was absolutely no intention to hurt or target any community, especially our Scheduled Tribes, who I deeply respect and consider an integral part of our country.'

Liger actor also said, 'I was speaking about unity - about how India is one, our people are one, and how we must move forward together. In what world would I, while urging us to stand united as a country, deliberately discriminate against any group of Indians, all of whom I see as my family, like my brothers.'