Family Star: Vijay Deverakonda slammed by netizens after r*pe threat scene goes viral; ask ‘Why didn’t you say no’

Family Star starring Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur flopped badly at the box office. The movie is now on OTT. In the film, Vijay Deverakonda plays the role of a young man who tries to juggle between his family and romantic interest. Now, that the movie is on OTT netizens are sharing their reviews on social media. Initially, there was some displeasure that Family Star included a kissing scene between the leads despite the movie getting a U/A certificate. Also Read – Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna and more South Indian celebs who are down to earth

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Family Star lead Vijay Deverakonda gets called out by netizens

In the past, Vijay Deverakonda was slammed a lot for Arjun Reddy though the movie became a blockbuster. Some people have criticized the excessive kissing scenes in his movies. Now, this scene has left people infuriated. They feel it is very unbecoming of a ‘hero’ of a mainstream commercial film to give threats of sexual assault to women from enemy camp. They have questioned why Vijay Deverakonda did not firmly say no when he could have done so. Even filmmaker Parasuram has got some flak for writing such a scene. Mrunal Thakur also faced some criticism for ignoring this. Also Read – Throwback to when Pushpa 2 actress Rashmika Mandanna got candid about her financial struggles in childhood

A Hero promoting Rape threat is not acceptable. Why you didn’t say no to this? @TheDeverakonda .People like you should have some diginity and should’ve avoided this dialogue.#FamilyStar pic.twitter.com/PKybhOM0TT

— Vijay (@Vijay70269050) April 26, 2024

In #FamilyStar, the ‘Hero’ bashes up the goons of a muscleman who preyed upon the women of his family..

And then, proceeds to give a rape threat to the women of goon’s family.

That’s all I have to say. pic.twitter.com/I02j86y04X

— B.H.Harsh (@film_waala) April 26, 2024

@ParasuramPetla rey babu nuvvu cinemalu tiyyadam aapeyara.. oka side hero tho rape threats cheyisthav, vadu family star antav. asalu intha leki script tho ela oppunchav ra ?? Chi, Bhoothu scenes ki leki scenes ki veena tho bgm pedithe family cinema aipodda? #familystar ?

— Mahi (@uselessmind18) April 26, 2024

Vijay Deverakonda is going through a lean box office patch. There are rumours of how there is a wave of negativity against him. The handsome hunk is also in the news for his alleged relationship with Rashmika Mandanna.

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