But recently, the internet seems to think his success isn't purely based on talent, it's all thanks to politics and PR, they say.

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Social media and Reddit users have been claiming that Vicky Kaushal owes much of his rise to strategic political alignments and a strong PR game.

According to these users, he has a history of starring in propaganda films or biopics that conveniently align with the government's agenda. They argue that he has fully leveraged the current right-wing wave to serve his own interests and boost his box office appeal.

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While Vicky often talks about not having the nepo advantage, he is the son of one of Bollywood's most successful action directors and grew up surrounded by industry insiders.

His father reportedly recommended him to influential directors like Anurag Kashyap, Rajkumar Hirani, and Karan Johar.

So yes, he still had a pretty big leg up compared to many others.

Things really started to shift when people noticed he had hired Reshma Shetty as his PR agent.

Suddenly, he was being invited to high-profile events hosted by the Ambanis and Khans. He crafted a new image for himself as the "green flag husband", the charming, respectful guy who occasionally made mildly problematic remarks about his wife to maintain his "cool Punjabi munda" persona.

Some users even point out how he made his wife follow traditional desi customs.

These online critics believe Vicky is trying to earn the "superstar" tag through A-list associations, political affiliations, curated PR strategies, and insider benefits.

On the other hand, there's no denying Vicky Kaushal's talent. He has delivered some stellar performances. Whether it's his acting or dancing, his energy is undeniable, and his screen presence demands attention.

At the end of the day, all these are just accusations. The real reason behind Vicky's success? Only he truly knows.