Actress Trisha Krishnan responds after BJP leader's Thalapathy Vijay jibe: 'Personal lives not public commentary'

Trisha Krishnan is in the spotlight once again, but this time not for a film release or an award. The Tamil actress found herself unexpectedly pulled into political commentary after senior BJP leader Nainar Nagendran targeted actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay during a rally in Salem. The statement, intended to question Vijay’s political acumen, referenced Trisha in a way that quickly caught media attention, prompting her to clarify her stance and defend her personal boundaries.

On Instagram, Trisha shared a statement issued through her advocate and advisor, Nithyaesh Nataraj. The statement highlighted that the actress was taken aback by such distasteful remarks coming from a high-ranking political figure. It stressed that Trisha has no political affiliations, maintains neutrality, and wishes to be recognised solely for her craft. Her legal team emphasized that personal lives should not be treated as public commentary, urging that her name not be drawn into matters unrelated to her. Trisha’s Instagram caption underscored her stand: disrespect should always be called out.

About the controversy

According to IANS, the controversy stemmed from Nagendran’s comments at Vijay’s Salem rally, where he suggested the actor should focus on his family and “come out of actor Trisha,” using the reference to question Vijay’s inexperience in politics. The incident sparked immediate reactions across social media, reinforcing Trisha’s commitment to keeping her professional and personal life distinct from political discourse.

Netizens react

Fans and social media users rallied behind Trisha Krishnan, expressing support and admiration for her stance. Many praised her for speaking out with strength and grace, sharing messages of solidarity and respect. Several noted pride in her courage, with users celebrating her composure and backing her refusal to let personal matters be dragged into public or political debates.




As reported by PTI, BJP leader Nagenthran addressed the controversy during an unplanned interaction with the media in Tirunelveli, clarifying that his earlier remark was not intentional and had been uttered inadvertently. He stressed that throughout his political career, he has refrained from making personal criticisms and does not endorse such remarks. Nagenthran also revealed that senior party figures, including Mahila Morcha chief Vanathi Srinivasan and former state president K Annamalai, had spoken to him about the issue. Expressing regret, he said he was deeply sorry if his words had caused hurt. Earlier, while speaking to reporters in Madurai, he had similarly maintained that there was no intention to offend anyone.