Even if actors share a healthy friendship their dedicated fans of the respective heroes never stop from pitting against each other. From hooliganism to online wars, the overzealous fanatics go on a never-ending marathon of fights degrading each other’s preferred hero.
Making memes, trending humiliating hash-tags and undignified posters during release, there is no end to this at all. Fan wars are very common across all states especially in places like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Vijay Deverakonda has issued a statement on Facebook regarding fan fights. Asks his fans to chill and not defame others.
"As we grow in numbers, it's time we set our own rules. We are young and can make this change - You and Me. Hey Rowdy Loves,
We are causing change - Be it cinema, be it lifestyle, be it our Rowdy Culture or be it an attitude to be ourselves. It's time we set a trend for social media positivity.
So many of you lovingly put my pictures as your DP, but I see you in war of words with others. I wouldn't do that, so shouldn't you. I know it can be hard but I've got till wherever I've got by working on myself and my life, I don't bother about another. Live and Let live.
So even if hated, let's just wish everyone well and let us be happy. You have nothing to worry, I'll always give you Good Films, Great Clothes and so much more. I do not want to see any online abuse - full chill and love.
Love always, Rowdy Out." *Vijay's statement is not spell-checked