'Too Many Lies': Vijay Varma On Trolls, Abuses After Breakup With Tamannaah Bhatia

Indian actor Vijay Varma discusses the surge of online abuse following breakup rumours with Tamannaah Bhatia, noting a shift in public discourse and a renewed focus on his film work, including Matka King.

Indian actor Vijay Varma reflected on facing trolls and harsh comments after the reported breakup with Tamannaah Bhatia, while preparing for the release of Matka King. The Darlings actor said online reactions had grown harsher, and abusive voices often went unchecked, even as attention on his personal life outweighed interest in his work.

Describing this shift, Vijay Varma recalled how public behaviour once worked differently. He said, "When we were growing up, saying something bad about someone on a public platform was frowned upon." He added, "Now it feels like everything has turned. The one who abuses is not questioned, and the person facing it gets more negativity."

Vijay Varma trolls breakup debate and media interest

The Gustaakh Ishq actor had spent over a year away from heavy media glare, hoping to move focus back to projects rather than gossip. Reports about a breakup with Tamannaah Bhatia spread widely during that period, yet neither Vijay Varma nor Tamannaah publicly confirmed any details, even as speculation about reasons for the split continued online.

Vijay Varma said extensive coverage of his relationship changed how people saw the work. He shared, "The conversation about me became about everything else but work." He also spoke about false or exaggerated stories, saying, "There has been an entire shift in the culture. The way people communicate is very direct and personal. Sometimes, there's too much fabrication and too many lies."

Vijay Varma trolls breakup talk while refocusing on work

Stepping back from constant attention helped Vijay Varma reset priorities. The actor explained that he chose to distance from online noise and return to acting. "I realised that I didn't want to be a part of all this. So, I focused on creating characters and telling stories," he stated, stressing that work remained the main concern.

The Murder Mubarak actor also tried to repair personal bonds affected by a demanding schedule. "If I know I'm free, I make plans with my friends. I'm focusing on reconnecting with people who matter," he said. Alongside that effort, Vijay Varma prepared for Matka King, a film created and written by Abhay Koranne, and created, written and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule.

The Matka King team includes a large ensemble cast. Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadawat and Gulshan Grover play major parts, while Bharat Jadhav, Girish Kulkarni, Jamie Lever, Kishor Kadam, Cyrus Sahukar, Arpita Sethia, Sambhaji Tangade, Ishtiyak Khan, Sanjivv Jotangia and Simran Ashwini also appear, as Vijay Varma aims to shift public conversation back to films.