Sometimes, a single stage comment is all it takes to set Tamil cinema on fire. At the Galatta Awards in March 2026, filmmaker-actor R Parthiban — shown a photo of Trisha Krishnan on stage — made a remark referencing her iconic Ponniyin Selvan role, saying “This Kundavai should be kept at home for a few days. That’s good. Don’t let her come out.” IMDb The clip went viral within hours. And Trisha wasn’t having any of it.
The Full Controversy — A Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Early March 2026 | Trisha & Vijay spotted together at a Chennai wedding reception |
| March 7, 2026 | Vijay addresses divorce rumours at a TVK Women’s Day rally |
| March 7–8, 2026 | R Parthiban makes ‘Kundavai stay home’ remark at Galatta Awards |
| March 8, 2026 | Trisha hits back with a sharp X post calling out “crude words” |
| March 8, 2026 | Parthiban issues apology on X, expressing regret |
| April 20, 2026 | Court hearing date set for Vijay-Sangeetha divorce case |
Trisha’s Response — Dignified, Devastating, and Viral
Trisha shared a carefully worded note on X on March 8 without directly naming Parthiban, stating that her name and photo had been included in the event at the last minute by an unnamed individual’s request through his assistant.
Her closing lines instantly became the quote of the week across social media: “A microphone doesn’t make a comment intelligent or humorous. It just makes stupidity louder. Crude words without knowledge say more about the speaker than the person they’re aimed at.”
Ironically, reports confirmed that Parthiban himself had requested the organisers to include Trisha in the event lineup at the last minute — making the entire episode even more contradictory. Wikipedia
Parthiban subsequently posted an apology on X saying “Aside from regretting, there is no other way” — a rare public climb-down from the veteran filmmaker.
The Vijay Connection — What Started It All
The controversy stems from Vijay and Trisha being photographed together at the wedding reception of producer Kalpathi Agoram’s family, where the two walked to the stage together, greeted guests, posed for pictures, and left around the same time — with the images spreading rapidly across social media. India TV News
Vijay’s wife Sangeetha’s divorce petition, filed before the Chengalpattu District Court, alleges persistent mental cruelty, neglect, and desertion — citing an alleged extramarital relationship with a female actor. The court hearing is scheduled for April 20, 2026.
According to Trisha Krishnan’s Wikipedia page, the actress has been one of South India’s most bankable stars for over two decades — known not just for her work in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema but also for her dignified public persona, which makes this controversy even more striking in contrast.
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