Chennai, February 16 Actor Trisha Krishnan on Monday criticised the "disrespectful and inappropriate" remarks made by Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran, who had made comments linking her to actor-politician Vijay.
The popular actress posted a legal statement on her social media following Nagenthran's comments, clarifying that she maintains a neutral political stance and is not affiliated with any political party. The statement, dated February 15, was issued through her counsel.
The actress's legal team stated that Trisha never expected such remarks from someone in a high position in the state's political sphere. Nagenthran is also a legislator, representing the Tirunelveli Assembly constituency in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
The statement emphasised that Krishnan has consistently maintained a neutral stance on politics, and continues to do so.
The statement further noted that Trisha "wishes to be defined solely by her professional work in cinema, rather than any alleged political alignment." It called for responsibility and equanimity from those in public positions, asserting that personal lives should not be the subject of public discourse.
The controversy erupted after Nagenthran, while commenting on Vijay's political entry and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), made a personal reference to the actor that was widely circulated on social media.
The legal notice, which Trisha posted on Instagram with the caption "Disrespect should and always will be called out", requested that the actor's name not be drawn into matters that do not concern her.
Nagenthran has been criticised by various quarters, including DMK deputy general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi, for his remarks.
Earlier in the day, Nagenthran had claimed that he never intended to hurt anyone, while speaking to reporters in Madurai.
Vijay and Trisha have starred in a number of Tamil hits, including 'Ghilli'.
