Mumbai: Actor Vijay Deverakonda has responded to the criticism he faced after appearing on ‘Koffee With Karan Season 9’ with actress Rashmika Mandanna. The actor became a topic of discussion on social media after some users analysed his behaviour on the show and labelled him a “red flag”.
For the past few days, several social media users have been debating Vijay’s body language and interactions with Rashmika during the episode. Amid the criticism, the actor reacted to the trolling in his own humorous style.
Vijay Shares Viral Reel About His ‘Red Flag’ Tag
Vijay Deverakonda shared a video on his Instagram story that discussed the online criticism surrounding his appearance on the show. The reel analysed several small moments from the episode, including his sitting posture, holding a coffee cup and the way he looked towards Rashmika during the conversation.
The video also criticised him by calling certain actions patriarchal and questioned why he does not follow Rashmika on Instagram.
Actor Takes a Sarcastic Dig at Critics
The reel highlighted various points for which Vijay was being criticised after the episode aired. However, the actor appeared to take the discussion lightly and found the analysis amusing.
While resharing the video with a laughing emoji, Vijay wrote, “This needs subtitles because this reel is in a regional language.”
After Vijay shared the reel, it received several reactions from social media users. Some users called it a humorous take on the controversy, while others said they still felt negative vibes regarding the relationship between the two actors.
Vijay-Rashmika’s Appearance Created Buzz
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna appeared together on ‘Koffee With Karan Season 9’, where their chemistry became one of the biggest talking points of the episode.
The duo has often been linked by fans due to their close bond and on-screen collaborations. The couple reportedly got married in February this year in Udaipur in the presence of close friends and family members.
