Vijay Deverakonda’s team has launched legal action against those who’ve trolled him and his latest film, The Family Star. A police complaint has been filed in Madhapur, Hyderabad, by the actor’s manager and the president of his fan clubs.

The 34-year-old’s team has claimed that the smear campaign may have impacted the film’s box office performance.

Sharing an image of the team filing the complaint, a representative for Deverakonda wrote on X: “Cyber Crime Complaint lodged against individuals who are part of orchestrated attacks and planned negative campaigns targeting #FamilyStar movie and actor #VijayDeverakonda. The police officials started taking action already and are tracing the fake ids and users and assured due course. @CyberCrimeshyd #TheFamilyStar (sic).”

However, producer Dil Raju told TV9 that viewers have been appreciative. “Everyone I meet is confused why the film is getting such negative reactions. I heard in Kerala they’re debating on curbing reviews the first few days of the release. Something similar needs to happen in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana. It’s not okay to rub your opinion on others,” he told the outlet.