'Actors should not judge characters': Vijay Deverakonda on his role in 'Arjun Reddy'

Arjun Reddy actor Vijay Deverakonda in a recent interview with a film critic spoke about the controversies around his character in the blockbuster film Arjun Reddy that shares the same name. Vijay Deverakonda revealed why he decided to take up the role and even stated that he understands why the character and the film have become so controversial.

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Vijay Deverakonda revealed that as an actor he tried to understand the character rather than judging it. He stated, “I think actors and directors; we are not supposed to judge characters. We are supposed to understand them.”

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Vijay Deverakonda said that irrespective of what character he plays, as an actor, he tries to understand the character. He further stated that he tries to empathise with the character, sympathise with him and try to find out why he did what he did. Vijay Deverakonda went on to say that he did the same with the character of Arjun Reddy. However, he also believes that as an audience, people are free to judge the character.

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He further stated that he doesn’t mind people talking about Arjun Reddy. The actor added that he enjoys the fact that people talk about the film and that he also enjoys the kind of conversations that take place around Arjun Reddy because, he believes that it is the objective of the film.

Vijay Deverakonda stated that it is important that people have conversations about the film. He said that if people are not having as many conversations about the film it is ‘directly proportional to the impact the film has created’. He went on to say that if the conversations weren’t happening he would have felt worse. Vijay Deverakonda stated that he understands people’s opinions about the character as well.

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