Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj Issue Statements After FIR Over Betting App Promotions

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Tollywood actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rana Daggubati are facing scrutiny over their alleged involvement in promoting online betting apps. Amid legal allegations and public debate, their teams have issued clarifications, asserting that their endorsements were strictly for legal skill-based gaming platforms. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has now stepped in to investigate potential financial violations.

Legal Allegations and FIR

A complaint was recently filed against several celebrities, including Vijay Deverakonda and Rana Daggubati, for allegedly endorsing online betting apps. The complainant argued that such promotions could mislead the public. Following this, an FIR was reportedly registered, prompting official responses from the actors’ teams.

Vijay Deverakonda’s Team Responds

According to a report by Money Control, Deverakonda’s team clarified that the actor had never promoted illegal betting applications. “The collaboration was strictly confined to skill-based games that operate within the legal framework,” the statement read. His team emphasized that due diligence was conducted before associating with any gaming platform to ensure compliance with legal guidelines.

Rana Daggubati’s Official Statement

As reported by ANI, Daggubati’s team also addressed the controversy, stating, “We maintain complete adherence to the law in all our professional associations.” They reiterated that the actor had only supported legal gaming platforms and had never been involved in betting promotions.

Prakash Raj Admits Mistake

A report by Mint highlights that, amid the controversy, actor Prakash Raj, who also endorsed an online gaming platform, admitted his mistake. “I take full responsibility for my actions. I regret if my association misled anyone,” he stated. His acknowledgment has sparked further debate on whether celebrities should exercise more caution before endorsing gaming-related brands.

Other Tollywood Actors Under Scrutiny

The controversy is not limited to Deverakonda and Daggubati. Several other Tollywood actors have been linked to online gaming endorsements. Some have claimed to have ended their association with such platforms. “We severed ties with betting apps well before the controversy emerged,” said a representative from the film industry.

Skill-Based Gaming vs. Betting: Legal Boundaries

A major point of confusion in this case is the distinction between betting and skill-based gaming. While betting is illegal in several Indian states, skill-based gaming operates within a legal framework. Legal experts argue that authorities must carefully evaluate each endorsement to determine whether any laws were breached.

For now, Deverakonda’s and Daggubati’s teams maintain that their associations were strictly with legal skill-based gaming platforms, not betting apps.

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