Actor Vijay Deverakonda, who has often found himself in the spotlight for both his films and outspoken statements, is now facing flak online after content creator Farhan Balaporia alleged that his reel criticising the actor was taken down on the actor’s insistence. The controversy stems from Vijay’s infamous “Brad Pitt” comment from May, which had already sparked debate across social media.

The Brad Pitt Comment and Stirred Reactions

Earlier this year, Deverakonda drew trolling when he remarked that Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt charges 100 times more than him because Hollywood films are in English and hence have a wider reach and bigger budgets. The statement was widely criticised by industry watchers and the general public, with many calling it an oversimplification of global cinema dynamics.

Content creators, including Farhan Balaporia, capitalised on the viral moment by posting satirical takes on the actor’s comments. Farhan’s video in particular compared Vijay’s reasoning with the poor performance of his own big-budget projects, igniting much laughter and agreement online.

Farhan Balaporia’s Claims

In his latest video, Farhan Balaporia alleged that Vijay Deverakonda had his critical reel taken down. Though he did not explicitly name him, Farhan left no room for doubt, dropping pointed hints:

“When a lion and tiger have a child, it’s called a Liger.” (A not-so-subtle reference to Vijay’s big Bollywood debut Liger, which flopped.)

“I have a friend named Arjun who is never ready on time.” (A clear nod to Arjun Reddy, the film that made Vijay a national star.)

Farhan explained that his original video was a reaction to the actor’s “bigger budgets bring bigger success” logic, countering it by citing successful low-budget foreign films versus Vijay’s own failures despite heavy investments. He accused the actor of being “insecure” and stated bluntly: “Imagine being so insecure you can’t take criticism from a random guy on the internet.”

Netizens React with Sarcasm

Soon after Farhan’s video surfaced, social media users filled the comments section with sarcastic jibes at Vijay. Comments described him as “CEO of Pettiness” while others cracked jokes about his performance in Liger. One fan quipped, “He must have said ‘I… I… am… a… fighter’ while taking down your video,” mocking a now-infamous dialogue from the film.

The incident has further reopened conversations online about celebrity insecurities, public scrutiny, and how stars handle criticism in the digital era.

Vijay Deverakonda’s Recent Career Struggles

Once among the fastest-rising stars of Telugu cinema after hits like Pelli Choopulu, Arjun Reddy, and Dear Comrade, Vijay Deverakonda has faced a turbulent phase in recent years. Post-pandemic, he has struggled to recreate his earlier box-office magic.

Kushi, The Family Star, and most recently Kingdom all underperformed commercially, with Kingdom earning only ₹82 crore on a ₹130-crore budget.

His Bollywood crossover film Liger was critically panned and became one of 2022’s biggest disappointments.

This series of setbacks has placed immense pressure on Vijay’s upcoming projects, making controversies like this one amplify perceptions of career turbulence.

The clash between Farhan Balaporia and Vijay Deverakonda reflects the new reality of stardom in the digital age, where actors are as much judged for their off-screen statements and reactions as for their on-screen roles. Whether or not Vijay truly took down Farhan’s video, the perception has already fuelled online banter and dented his public image further.

For now, one thing is certain: the internet never misses a chance to turn controversy into comedy, and Vijay Deverakonda remains right at the centre of it.

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