New Delhi, May 3 -- Days after prominent Telugu film actor Vijay Deverakonda sparked a controversy for allegedly likening the horrifying Pahalgam attack to tribal clash, the Kalki actor issued a clarification on his comments.

"I wish to sincerely clarify: there was absolutely no intention to hurt or target any community, especially our Scheduled Tribes, who I deeply respect, and consider an integral part of our country," Vijay Deverakonda posted on X, formerly Twitter.

Deverakonda's previous comments had attracted objections from the tribal associations, who reportedly said the actor's statements demeaned them.

A Hyderabad-based lawyer, Lal Chauhan, had filed a police complaint against Vijay Deverakonda over a comment he made during th...