Actor Vijay Deverakonda appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) here on Wednesday in connection with a money laundering case, official sources said. The “Liger” actor was being questioned in connection with a money laundering case, they said. After coming out of the ED office, Deverakonda told reporters that the agency had sought some explanation from him. “I was inside for 12 hours. They asked (ED) for some clarifications. They were doing their job,” he said, adding that “there are no allegations… some clarifications, that’s it.” “You (fans) love me so much. Due to the popularity of this love, there will be some inconveniences. And this is one of them. it’s an experience. This is life. I did my duty when I was called. I came and answered questions. That is what I have to say,” said Deverakonda.
When asked if he was asked to appear again for questioning, the actor replied in the negative. Earlier on November 18, the ED had reportedly questioned ‘Liger’ director Puri Jagannath and producer Charmme Kaur regarding the film’s finances. A Hyderabad-born actor, Deverakonda made his debut in 2011 Telugu film ‘Nuvvila’ and rose to national fame with the 2017 blockbuster ‘Arjun Reddy’.