Actor-filmmaker R Parthiban has created a stir on social media with his statements directed at Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha Krishnan. After their recent public appearance at a Chennai wedding, Parthiban suggested that Kundavai (Trisha) stay at home. The controversy deepened on International Women’s Day as Parthiban appeared to hit back at Vijay’s dismissive comments on his personal allegations.
The Tamil film industry is abuzz with a series of pointed remarks made by veteran actor-director R Parthiban about actors Vijay and Trisha Krishnan. The duo recently made headlines by attending a wedding together in Chennai, their first joint appearance amid personal allegations leveled by Vijay’s wife, Sangeeta Surnalingam.
What did Parthiban say?
According to Hindustan Times, at the Galata Awards, when Parthiban was asked about his thoughts on his “Ponniyin Selvan” co-star Trisha (who played Princess Kondavai), he joked: “This Kondavai should stay at home for a few days. That’s good. Don’t let her go out.”
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The comment quickly went viral, with netizens debating whether the veteran actress was offering protective advice or criticizing the actress’s personal life.
Vijay addresses personal ‘issues’ at TVK’s Women’s Day event
According to News18, during his speech at the TVK Women’s Day (Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam) event in Mamallapuram on March 7, 2026, Vijay reassured his supporters regarding the ongoing controversies in his personal life, saying, “Don’t worry about the recent issues surrounding me. These issues are not worth your time. I will take care of them myself. What hurts me the most is seeing you feel sad or stressed because of my problems.”
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“It’s worth it,” Parthiban posted.
Parthiban, known for his wordplay and bizarre social media presence, appeared to directly challenge Vijay’s “unworthy” stance on Sunday. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate International Women’s Day, Parthiban wrote, which translates to:“She is worthy! She is worthy and worthy! Because woman is another earth. We call the earth Bhuma Devi [a feminine deity]. We don’t call her “Sama Nathan” after a man. Whatever it was, even if it was the God of Death [Yama]-It’s a woman who gave birth to him. Even if he is Shiva, his power (shakti) is a woman! Happy Women’s Day!Observers were quick to link this post to Vijay’s previous speech, suggesting that Parthiban was highlighting that women’s dignity and treatment in these ‘issues’ actually deserve public attention.
Samuthirakani’s leaked video adds fuel to the fire
According to a Hindustan Times report, adding another layer to the controversy is a leaked video circulating online featuring actor Samuthirakani in a conversation with director Bala. In the clip, Samuthirakani is heard expressing his frustration over a celebrity’s public behaviour, saying, “What kind of game is this? When all this happens, do you take her out? She should have stayed inside four walls. She should have stayed inside four walls.”
..Even party workers do not agree with this.”While the names of Vijay and Trisha were not explicitly mentioned in the leaked audio recording, the timing led netizens to believe that the conversation was directed at the actor’s recent public outing with his co-star Leo.The timing of these events is crucial, as Vijay is currently transitioning from being a superstar to a full-time political leader. On the work front, his film ‘Jana Nayagan’ remained stuck in a release logjam after falling out with the censor board over certification.
