THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s Sunday visit to BJP state vice president B. Gopalakrishnan’s house in Thrissur has sparked a major social media controversy, with alleged left-leaning cyber groups leading the backlash.
The actor had missed the November 1 wedding of Gopalakrishnan’s daughter at Guruvayur, which was attended by leaders from various parties and other celebrities.
Videos of Mammootty’s visit circulating on social media quickly drew widespread criticism and online attacks against the actor.
Responding to the controversy, Gopalakrishnan stated that those criticising Mammootty’s visit do not support harmonious relations among people in the state. “Prominent individuals from various fields, including politics and culture, attended to bless the newlyweds. Please do not turn my daughter’s wedding into a political issue,” he said.
He added, “I do not believe the cyberattacks are being carried out by genuine CPM workers. Individuals posing as their supporters on social media may be behind the criticism.”
CPM leader T M Thomas Isaac said there is no point in criticizing people for attending marriages or other social functions, as such events bring together individuals across political and ideological divides. “Mammootty is one of the greatest actors in the Malayalam film industry. He has supported the Left on many issues, though he is not a party member.
The actor recently faced some cyberattacks after inviting a group of Left youth and student leaders to his residence. He also came under criticism on social media following his visit to the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.”
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