I'm not trying to copy Vijay Deverakonda, just want to spread some Christmas cheer: Abijeet Duddala

Bigg Boss Telugu 4

winner Abijeet Duddala turned

#SantAbi

for Christmas this year, giving presents to people across the city.

The actor dressed up in a

Santa

costume and took to the streets to spread some cheer on Friday. The idea behind the initiative was not just to hand out

gifts

to the joggers at KBR Park, the needy and even children at an orphanage. The gifts ranged between everything from seeds and winter wear to chocolates and games. However, what the actor did not expect was to be accused of aping his

Life is Beautiful

co-star Vijay Deverakonda.

Vijay Deverakonda was the first Tollywood star to turn Santa for Christmas with his

#DeveraSanta

initiative four years ago. As soon as Abijeet shared pictures of him in a Santa costume, netizens accused him of copying the Arjun Reddy star. Abijeet, however, says he had no idea about Vijay’s initiative. “I’ve only gotten out of the Bigg Boss house five days ago and this was an impulsive decision. I didn’t know that Vijay too had done this but the more the merrier, I suppose. Vijay is a good friend and it looks like we think alike too,” he says, adding, “I’m not trying to copy anybody. Santa is a universal figure and belongs to all, and I’m just trying to spread some love.”