Published 20:26 IST, January 4th 2020
Vijay Deverakonda's World Famous Lover teaser termed 'Arjun Reddy 2.0', netizens divided
Vijay Deverakonda's World Famous Lover teaser was termed 'Arjun Reddy 2.0', 'worst teaser' after his similar look. Some, however, came out in his support.
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Vijay Deverakonda has become synymous with Arjun Reddy, ever since he starred in Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial. role became more popular after Shahid Kapoor starred in its Hindi remake, Kabir Singh and Vikram’s son Dhruv in Tamil version. It was also at receiving end of criticism for portrayal of protagonist’s toxic masculinity.
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However, one wonders if Vijay Deverakonda fans can’t get over that im and continue to draw paralells with it. As teaser of his next World Famous Lover was unveiled, one of his looks reminded netizens of Telugu hit once again. And it became a point of contention.
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teaser of World Famous Lover featured Geetha Govindham star in four different stories played by Raashi Khanna, Aishwarya Rajesh, Carine Tresa and Izabelle Leite. One of se featured him in Arjun Reddy avatar with a heavy beard, long hair, and as a person who smokes and drinks heavily. ors see him in different avatars.
One is in a rural set-up and one is abroad. He is seen with a moustache, light stubble and or looks. He is also shown as a sky driver.
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Many netizens slammed it for being ‘copy’ of Arjun Reddy. Some called it ‘worst teaser’, while some shared memes on it, about him calling out his various lovers. One pointed out about Vijay t being a 'versatile actor.'
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Many of m, however, came out in his support. Some highlighting how he is seen in four different stories and looks. Some rued how everything actor does gets compared to Arjun Reddy.
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Meanwhile, World Famous Lover is directed by Kranthi Madhav. movie is produced bv KA Valabbha. film is gearing up for release on February 14, 2020.
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20:26 IST, January 4th 2020