R Parthiban regrets 'Kundavai' remark on Trisha after severe backlash

R. Parthiban, a multifaceted cinema icon celebrated for his sharp wit and subversive humour, recently found himself at the center of a social media firestorm after his signature wit took a controversial turn at a recent awards function. Parthiban's "Kundavai" remark to actress Trisha's photo during a fun segment has sparked intense backlash. Calling it a veiled dig at actress Trisha, netizens interpreted it as a reference to her personal life, coming amid ongoing relationship rumours with actor-turned-politician Vijay.

Actress Trisha's reaction to this further fuelled the controversy as she called these remarks 'crude' and 'stupid' through a social media statement.

Parthiban addressed this controversy and expressed his regret on social media. He wrote, "What happened has gone all wrong in this. The only option left is to express regret." He further explained that his comment was simply a play on words, combining Trisha's iconic character, 'Kundavai' with the Tamil term “kunthavaikkirathu,” which means to make someone sit.

However, his clever wordplay had been misunderstood, creating unnecessary controversy. His friend informed him about the unsuitable content, so he requested the event organisers to stop showing that particular segment. Despite that, someone in the audience recorded it and made it public, sparking controversy.

A couple of weeks before, Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran sparked controversy by suggesting actor-politician Vijay should "come out of actor Trisha's house" to gain experience in politics. This personal remark, intended to criticise Vijay's political readiness, was widely condemned as inappropriate and attracted several backlash against the BJP leader on social media.

Over the years, Trisha has always been an 'easy' target for many in Tamil Nadu. Over time and again, her name has been dragged and involved with many and on most of the occasions with actor turned politician 'Thalapathy' Vijay. While Trisha previously chose to ignore the buzz, she is taking a more vocal stance now. Trisha is actively calling out the gossip mongers and setting the record straight, shutting down the gossip-mongers who have targeted her personal life.