'Unintentional mistake': Parthiban expresses 'regret' for controversial comment on Trisha
What's the story
Actor-director Radhakrishnan Parthiban has clarified his recent comment about actor Trisha. The controversy erupted when Parthiban, during a rapid-fire round at an awards event, remarked on Trisha's character, Kundavai, from the film Ponniyin Selvan. "Make Kundavai sit at home, to ensure that problems do not come," he had said, as reported by IANS. This was perceived as an indirect dig at her recent public appearance with actor-politician Vijay at a wedding reception in Chennai.
Clarification
Parthiban explains why he said that
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday night, Parthiban clarified that his comments were made in jest and were not intended to hurt anyone. He explained, "Sometimes, some mistakes happen unintentionally...While I was wondering what to say, people shouted 'Kundavai' 'Kundavai.'.. Immediately, only to play on the word 'Kundavai,' I said, 'Make Kundavai sit at home, to ensure that problems do not come.'"
Apology
He added more on women's freedom
Parthiban further said, "I immediately requested Galatta not to publish this. However, it has come out through a video shot by someone. I have come to realize that it has hurt some people, and I wholeheartedly express my regret." "Even when I visit colleges, I only speak about women's freedom. Everybody must divorce unnecessary constraints and embrace freedom to live happily. So, women are the world's biggest creative force," he said.
Criticism
Trisha had earlier reacted to his comments
Earlier on Sunday, Trisha had responded to Parthiban's comments on social media. She wrote, "A microphone doesn't make a comment intelligent or humorous. It just makes stupidity louder. Crude words without knowledge say more about the speaker than the person they're aimed at." Trisha has long been linked with Vijay, who is currently embroiled in a divorce case with his wife, Sankgeetha Sornalingam. They got married in 1999.