Vijay Deverakonda video-calls Samantha Ruth Prabhu, internet calls out the bluff

Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s Kushi promotion includes a staged video call, as fans detect edited interactions online.

Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who are set to share the screen in the upcoming Telugu romantic comedy Kushi, recently stirred a bit of intrigue on social media. While the two haven’t been seen together for promotional activities, Vijay has been busy promoting the film in India, while Samantha is currently in Los Angeles. In an attempt to bridge the gap, the actors posted a video call interaction on their respective Instagram accounts, sparking both excitement and scepticism among fans.

The video, shared by both Vijay and Samantha, depicted a seemingly candid video call between the co-stars. Vijay, reclining on a bed, appeared to be video-calling Samantha. In the video, Samantha answers and mentions that it’s 1:30 a.m. in Los Angeles and she’s locked out of her hotel room. Vijay responds that he called because he was missing her and proceeds to share a knock-knock joke before breaking into a romantic Telugu song, leaving Samantha with a smile.

However, the Internet sleuths were quick to discern that the interaction might not be as genuine as it appeared. Commenters dissected the video and pointed out several clues that indicated clever editing rather than a live video call. Many viewers noticed the reflection in Samantha’s sunglasses, revealing her recording a selfie video on her phone, suggesting that the video was likely pre-recorded separately and edited together to resemble a video call.

Comments flooded in, with users playfully exposing the discrepancies in the video. Some remarked about the reflection in Samantha’s glasses, while others humorously commended Vijay’s hidden talent for editing. The playful yet analytical responses added to the online discussion around the authenticity of celebrity social media interactions.

Kushi, written and directed by Siva Narvana, is backed by Mythri Movie Makers, known for producing successful films like Rangasthalam and Uppena. Shot in picturesque locations like Kashmir and Kerala, the film is set to be released as a pan-Indian project in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada on September 1st. As the film’s promotion continues, the playful banter between Vijay and Samantha inadvertently creates an amusing and engaging spectacle for their eager fan base.

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