Vijay Varma's Epic Response To Dolly Singh Calling Him A 'Red Flag' Goes Viral

Vijay Varma recently found himself at the centre of an unexpected and humorous exchange with content creator Dolly Singh during the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026. The actor, who won the Best Performance award for his role in ‘Matka King', was on stage accepting the honour when Dolly jokingly referred to him as the “nation's biggest red flag”.

While the remark left the audience amused, Vijay was quick to respond with his trademark wit, leading to a playful back-and-forth that has since gone viral on social media.

Dolly Singh Calls Vijay A ‘Red Flag':

During the award presentation, Dolly congratulated Vijay on his win and spoke about the unique image he has built through his performances. She pointed out that whenever Vijay appears in a film or series, audiences often anticipate trouble because of the morally complex and intense characters he is known for portraying.

Referring to this reputation, Dolly jokingly labelled him the “nation's biggest red flag.” The comment immediately drew laughter from the audience, but Vijay appeared unimpressed by the choice of words and decided to respond in a light-hearted manner.

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Vijay's Witty Comeback:

Vijay did not let the comment pass without a reaction. Responding to Dolly's remark, he quipped, “Just buy a piece of red cloth and keep it at home, and make as many flags as you want."

Dolly was quick to counter his response, calling it a “lame joke". Not one to back down, Vijay delivered another punchline, saying, “Just as I let go of your terrible compliments aside."

The exchange instantly became a talking point online, with clips from the event circulating across social media platforms.

Netizens React To The Viral Moment:

Soon after the video surfaced online, several social media users weighed in on the interaction. Many viewers felt the joke was awkward and believed Dolly's comment may not have landed as intended.

A section of netizens also praised Vijay for maintaining his composure and responding with humour. Others saw the moment as a harmless exchange between two entertainers.

Vijay Varma's Growing Popularity:

On the professional front, Vijay was last seen in ‘Matka King', directed by Nagraj Manjule. Set in Mumbai's matka gambling world of the 1960s and 1970s, the series featured him as Brij Bhatti, a man who rises from humble beginnings to build a gambling empire.

Over the years, Vijay has earned acclaim for choosing unconventional and layered roles in projects such as ‘Dahaad', ‘Jaane Jaan' and ‘Darlings'. His ability to portray morally grey characters has made him one of the most distinctive performers in the industry today, even if it occasionally earns him labels like the “nation's biggest red flag.”