<p>Hyderabad: A case was registered against actor Vijay Deverakonda under SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, for his alleged remarks about tribal people during a movie pre-release event, police said on Sunday.</p>.<p>According to police, the actor allegedly compared the recent terror attack in Pahalgam to tribal wars from 500 years ago while speaking at the event in April this year.</p>.<p>“The actor made comments in April. However, based on a complaint a case underSC/ST Act was booked against him on June 17,” a police official told <em>PTI</em>.</p>.Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda spotted together in a car, reignite relationship rumours.<p>The complaint filed by Nenavath Ashok Kumar Naik Alias Ashok Rathod, State President, Joint Action Committee of Tribal Communities alleged that the movie actor who participated in the pre-release event of the movie titled <em>Retro</em>, starring hero Surya, made comments that hurt the sentiments of the tribals and seriously insulted them.</p><p>Rathod alleged that Deverakonda compared tribes with Pakistani terrorists and his comments are perceived as racially offensive.</p>.<p>On May 3, the actor posted a statement on X clarifying that there was no intention to hurt or target any community especially Scheduled Tribes whom he deeply respect and consider as an integral part of the country.</p>.<p>“If any part of my message was misunderstood or hurtful, I expressed my sincere regret. My only aim was to speak of peace, progress and togetherness. I remain committed to using my platform to uplift unify-never divide,” the star said in the message.</p>.<p>The police are investigating the case.</p>
<p>Hyderabad: A case was registered against actor Vijay Deverakonda under SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, for his alleged remarks about tribal people during a movie pre-release event, police said on Sunday.</p>.<p>According to police, the actor allegedly compared the recent terror attack in Pahalgam to tribal wars from 500 years ago while speaking at the event in April this year.</p>.<p>“The actor made comments in April. However, based on a complaint a case underSC/ST Act was booked against him on June 17,” a police official told <em>PTI</em>.</p>.Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda spotted together in a car, reignite relationship rumours.<p>The complaint filed by Nenavath Ashok Kumar Naik Alias Ashok Rathod, State President, Joint Action Committee of Tribal Communities alleged that the movie actor who participated in the pre-release event of the movie titled <em>Retro</em>, starring hero Surya, made comments that hurt the sentiments of the tribals and seriously insulted them.</p><p>Rathod alleged that Deverakonda compared tribes with Pakistani terrorists and his comments are perceived as racially offensive.</p>.<p>On May 3, the actor posted a statement on X clarifying that there was no intention to hurt or target any community especially Scheduled Tribes whom he deeply respect and consider as an integral part of the country.</p>.<p>“If any part of my message was misunderstood or hurtful, I expressed my sincere regret. My only aim was to speak of peace, progress and togetherness. I remain committed to using my platform to uplift unify-never divide,” the star said in the message.</p>.<p>The police are investigating the case.</p>