Vishnu Vishal breaks SILENCE on Vijay fan criticism, ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ star clarifies why he called Rajinikanth ‘Thalaivar’ | Tamil Movie News

actor Vishnu Vishal responded to the criticism surrounding his recent comments made during the promotions of ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’. The sequel to the 2022 sports drama ‘Gatta Kusthi’ starring Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmihits theaters soon on July 3rd. During the film’s premiere, the actor spoke about how negativity prevails in social media circles, forcing the lead actors to refute rumors often. But some fans misinterpreted the statements.

Vishnu Vishal never intended to harm anyone

Addressing the issue during a media interaction, Vishnu Vishal elaborated on his observations. As reported by Cinema Vikatan, he said, “I was just repeating what Rajinikanth he himself had said about Vijay. Rajinikanth referred to him as ‘Vijay’, and that’s exactly what I did. Many people wonder why I called Rajinikanth “Thalaivar” while mentioning Vijay by name. But Rajinikanth himself said ‘Vijay’. So what if I repeat the same thing? I never spoke with the intention of hurting anyone. I was just talking about the hate and toxicity we see on social media. I won’t take back what I said because that was the point I wanted to make.His clarification came after a section of Vijay’s fans questioned the way he addressed the two stars during the interview.

Vishnu Vishal’s original comments were about toxicity in social networks

During the previous interview, Vishnu Vishal had spoken about the harmful side of social media, noting that even Rajinikanth had to publicly clarify that there was no problem between him and Vijay. He explained that rumors fly so fast in the online world that celebrities have to react to some unnecessary controversies. According to the actor, his intention was only to highlight the growing negativity and hostility on social media platforms, not to compare or disrespect any actor.

‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ promotions continue amid online debate

Despite the controversy, the promotional campaign of Gatta Kusthi 2 is going ahead as planned. The first film was well received for its sports-centric plot and Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi’s on-screen chemistry. With the second installment slated for release on July 3, the actor finally clarified that he didn’t mean any negativity through his statement and just wanted to address online harassment. This has brought the discussion back on track and the movie that fans are eagerly waiting for.