📌 Key Points
- AIADMK MP CV Shanmugam criticized MK Stalin, bringing up actress Nayanthara.
- Khushbu Sundar and Vishnu Manchu defended Nayanthara against Shanmugam’s remarks.
- Khushbu emphasized that female actors are not ‘public property’ or ‘punching bags’.
- Khushbu criticized Shanmugam’s remarks as exposing his mindset and lack of basic human decency.
Tamil Nadu politics ignited a controversy after AIADMK MP CV Shanmugam’s criticism of Chief Minister MK Stalin involved actress Nayanthara. Actors Khushbu Sundar and Vishnu Manchu have fiercely defended Nayanthara, condemning the MP’s remarks as disrespectful and demeaning.
MP’s Remarks Spark Outrage
AIADMK MP CV Shanmugam recently brought up Nayanthara to criticise Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and has received backlash for it.
Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar and actor Vishnu Manchu have spoken up in support of Nayanthara after AIADMK MP CV Shanmugam received flak for bringing up the actor while slamming Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. Khushbu and Vishnu penned notes on social media, pointing out that female actors aren’t ‘public property’ nor are they ‘punching bags’.
Khushbu and Vishnu Defend Nayanthara
She also questioned if the MP would speak in the same manner about his family, “Enough is Enough. Every man in this world is born to a woman. Before you casually comment on a female actor, ask yourself — would you speak the same way if the example was your mother, sister, wife, daughter, or someone from your own family? A female actor may be a public figure, but she is not public property. Respect her the same way you would respect any woman in any profession. Dignity should not depend on someone’s profession.”
Debate on Respect for Women in Politics
She ended her note by stating that more than embarrassing Nayanthara, Shanmugam’s remark exposes his mindset. “When people make such degrading remarks, they do not embarrass the woman they speak about — they only expose their own mindset, their poor upbringing, and their lack of basic human decency. It is not just disrespectful. It is a shame to humanity. And remember, respect is never a one way traffic. #narishakti #RespectWomen,” summer up Khushbu.
The controversy highlights ongoing discussions about respect for women in the public eye and the importance of avoiding objectification and using individuals as political tools. The actors’ strong responses underscore the need for respectful dialogue.
