The publication whose name was allegedly used in the fake screenshot also issued a clarification, stating that it had never published such an article. The website further warned of legal action against those responsible for misusing its brand name to spread misinformation

Actor Vijay Deverakonda's team denied rumours claiming that he made extravagant demands on the sets of his upcoming film Ranabaali, after a screenshot went viral on social media platforms.

For those unversed, the controversy began when a screenshot of what appeared to be a news article started circulating online. The alleged report claimed that Vijay had demanded multiple caravans and dozens of assistants while working on Ranabaali, forcing producers Mythri Movie Makers to approach the producers' council.

The screenshot, which was made to look like it had been published by entertainment portal 123Telugu, carried the headline, “RANABAALI : 5-6 Caravans on Sets for Hero, 40-50 Assistants, Mythri Goes to Producers Council.”

However, Vijay's team dismissed the allegations and clarified that the screenshot was fake.