Actor Vijay Deverakonda questioned by Indian authorities over alleged promotion of illegal betting apps.

Actor Vijay Deverakonda appeared before India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) on August 6, 2025, for questioning in a money laundering case linked to illegal online betting platforms. He is among multiple actors, including Prakash Raj, Rana Daggubati, and Lakshmi Manchu, summoned by the ED. The investigation centers on the promotion of betting apps, which are alleged to have generated illicit funds, causing financial losses and other damages. Deverakonda and others claim they were unaware of the apps' illegal operations.