📌 Key Points
- Director Mohan G Kshatriyan faced backlash for commenting on Vijay and Trisha’s rumored relationship.
- Mohan G lauded Vijay’s ‘guts’ after Vijay and Trisha attended a Chennai wedding together.
- He clarified he wasn’t supporting ‘illegal affairs,’ but admired Vijay breaking a media narrative.
- The director defended his comments amidst criticism, citing Tamil Nadu politics and movie trends.
Director Mohan G Kshatriyan found himself in hot water after commenting on the rumored relationship between Vijay and Trisha. His initial praise of Vijay’s ‘guts’ led to criticism, prompting him to clarify his stance and deny support for ‘illegal affairs’.
Director’s Initial Comment and Backlash
Director Mohan G Kshatriyan was forced to clarify his stance on Vijay and Trisha’s rumoured relationship after he was slammed by the internet.
He was immediately slammed by many, with a fan replying to him, “I had great respect & hope on u as a director. I believed you stood for something good, for our culture & dharma. But this post reveals the truth. It shows how the film industry will do anything for fame & money. The values shown in movies rarely reflect real life. Unfollowing U.”
Mohan G’s Clarification on ‘Illegal Affairs’
On Friday, Mohan clarified what he meant and claimed he wasn’t ‘supporting illegal affairs’. He wrote, “They set an narrative against him using a group of media.. He broke that narrative with his own way.. I appreciated that guts.. It doesn’t mean am supporting illegal affairs.. If you all doesn’t get this means what can I do.. Fall in Narratives as usual.”
When an X user questioned if Vijay was setting a good example for younger generation, the director hit back, “Many good leaders there in Tamilnadu who still fighting and struggling hard to get a place in politics.. Did younger generation followed them.. Even in movies also all following drug and violence based movies only.. Still Anbumani annan and Annamalai ji struggling to prove them.. This is Tamilnadu politics for u..”
Defense Amidst Criticism and Public Reaction
“This guy is exposing himself when defending a cheater ,” claimed an X user in the comments, while another wrote, “Vijay and Trisha showing up to the wedding in matching outfits… not gonna lie, as a fan it feels a bit awkward to see.” For the unversed, Mohan is known for films such as Pazhaya Vannarapettai (2016), Draupathi (2020), Rudra Thandavam(2021) and Bakasuran (2023). His most recent film, Draupathi 2, was released in January.
Vijay and Sangeeta married in June 1998 in the UK and in August 1999, in front of fans in Chennai. The couple has two children, Jason Sanjay and Divya Saasha. The actor plans to contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections and has been holding rallies across the state. His final film, Jana Nayagan’s release, was delayed due to a delay in CBFC certification.
Mohan G’s clarification highlights the intense scrutiny and public reaction surrounding celebrity relationships. The incident sparks debate on the role of public figures and the interpretations of their actions in the media and political landscape of Tamil Nadu.
