New Delhi, March 19 -- After Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis put the onus of Nagpur riots on Vicky Kaushal's blockbuster Chhaava, netizens jumped in to defend the actor, claiming that the outrage had been misplaced and actors couldn't be blamed for how the audience perceived cinema.

Chhaava, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has been blamed for reigniting anger toward the 17th-century Mughal emperor, leading to violence in the city over the dismantling of Aurangzeb's tomb.

Social media users also blamed the actor for 'fanning hatred' with the film.

However, netizens countered the attack on Vicky Kaushal and his movie, saying actors must not be scapegoats for brilliantly doing their job.

"The outrage over ...