Vijay Deverakonda Gets TROLLED For Saying He Doesn't Work With Debutants, Needs Co-stars To 'Exploit, Use Me'

Vijay Deverakonda is one the most popular actors in the Indian film industry today. With hit films like Kushi and Arjun Reddy, the actor has established a name for himself by proving his mettle. Recently, he revealed that now he doesn’t work with debutants as he needs his co-stars to be ready to “exploit” his talent.

Vijay Deverakonda told India Glitz, “I don’t work with debutants now. At least, they need to be one film old. It’s a huge challenge to take up when you come straight on to a set. It’s a lot of pressure to handle budget, to handle scale. When they do one film old, all of us get better with every film, but your first film just gets you in the groove. It’s like warm and ready for me because when I come, I go all out and I need them to be fully ready to exploit me and use me. So, I don’t work with debutants.”

“Even if they’re one film old, I see that their music sense, their edit sense, their visual storytelling is correct. Their film doesn’t need to be a hit. If they’re one film old and I like them, then I’m game to work with anyone,” Vijay added. The video went viral on social media and netizens flocked to the comments section to express their hot takes on Vijay’s statement. It didn’t sit right with some netizens, who called the actor arrogant and questioned his logic.

Meanwhile, the actor will soon be seen in Family Star with Mrunal Thakur. Mrunal Thakur and Vijay Deverakonda’s chemistry in Family Star is undeniable. While the trailer of the film is already making waves, the makers have dropped the first song today. Composed by Gopi Sundar, the song has been set against the backdrop of their wedding. Another single titled Madhuramu Kadha from the film was released on Holi. The film itself will be released on April 5 this year.