Kangana Ranaut gives example of Trisha Krishnan and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to slam character assassination of women
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
Star and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has spoken up in support of Trisha Krishnan after the star found herself at the centre of a row last month over her presence at the Independence Day 2026 celebrations in Chennai. The Karuppu star had attended the event at Fort St George on August 15 and was seated next to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s parents, SA Chandrasekhar and Shobha Chandrasekhar.
Adding to this, Kangana Ranaut has come in support of Trisha Krishnan amid row over Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. What did Kangana say? In a new video post shared by news agency PTI, Kangana spoke to reporters after chairing the District Development Coordination and Monitoring meeting at Kullu. She shared how women's character is always used against them to destroy them and it was about time that society looked within to understand how women are treated. "We all know that this is not restricted to India alone and is prevalent worldwide that character of working women, successful women, actors, politicians, women at the position of power and authority is targeted to bring her down," she shared.
Meanwhile, Without directly namedropping Trisha, she went on to add, “You have seen what happened in Tamil Nadu, where a very respected artist and star was involved in a matter where the relationship was between both parties. However, when it comes to abuses and character lynching, it is always the woman who is targeted.”
Notably, Last month, a row broke out when Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was speaking at a rally meant to press the state government on the Cauvery water sharing – a century-old irritant in relations between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. As the crowd chanted the name of Trisha, Udhayanidhi made an obscene remark.
As per the latest buzz, On the following day, Udhayanidhi was arrested from his residence in Chennai at 10am and taken to Thanjavur, where he had made the controversial comment. The DMK subsequently hit the streets and approached the Madras high court, following which the former state minister was rolled out.
In further updates, Vijay completed 100 days as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister even as speculation about his equation with Trisha has continued to make headlines. Rumours around the relationship only grew further when Vijay’s estranged wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam , filed for divorce, citing alleged infidelity. Trisha’s emotional appearance at Vijay’s oath-taking ceremony in May 2026 only added to the speculation surrounding their relationship.
On top of that, More of late, reports claimed that Sangeetha had withdrawn the divorce petition she filed before the Chengalpattu Family Court. The court later closed the case after she told them that she did not wish to take the matter forward.
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and movie festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several movie festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent movie/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified movie critic. When not watching films or in conversation with celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and star culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha Read More
Source: Hindustan Times