Vijay Deverakonda: 'Trolling is manufactured'

Actor Vijay Deverakonda has described the online discourse surrounding a potential clash between his film Ranabaali and Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 as "manufactured." At the trailer launch of Ranabaali in Hyderabad on Thursday, he claimed that a significant portion of the negative commentary and comparisons are orchestrated, suggesting that people are financially incentivized to push certain viewpoints.

Deverakonda expressed his belief that the recurring negative opinions across social media platforms indicate a coordinated campaign. He suggested that artificial intelligence might eventually replace those involved in such online attacks, and the funding for these operations would likely cease.

When questioned about dealing with online hate, the actor asserted that he has no intention of changing his personality or aspirations to satisfy detractors. He questioned the rationale behind altering his dreams or confidence due to criticism, stating that those who cannot accept his journey must adapt themselves rather than him.

He urged people to utilize social media constructively, focusing on promoting positive change rather than pulling others down. Ranabaali is set to release on October 16, with Jailer 2 releasing a day earlier on October 15. Both films are slated for release in multiple South Indian languages and Hindi.