New Delhi: South Indian film superstars Kamal Haasan and Trisha Krishnan Mani are promoting their much awaited film Thug Life directed by Ratnam. Recently, during a promotional program for the film, Kamal Haasan made a joke about the actress who did not sit well with many people on the Internet.
When Trisha was asked about her favorite dish, an experienced actor was criticized online for her comment during a criticism. “I like to eat all of them, but I like boiled banana more. What is it called?” He said, a dish is mentioned as a type of banana fritter, known as Pajam Pori.
For that, Kamal Haasan replied, “She does not know the name, but likes to put it in her mouth.”
The actress laughed the comment, while Kamal patted her knee to indicate that it was a joke.
A video of the moment went viral with the caption: “If a senior hero of a Telugu passed the same comment, imagine displeasure.”
Any senior hero of any Telugu conceived displeasure over passing the same comment. Disgusting!! pic.twitter.com/d7xhtyesmu– Akashwani (@Theaakasavaani) 21 April, 2025
How did the Internet react?
The Internet was divided into his response – some criticized the actor’s comment, while others defended him, insisting that nothing was unfair about it.
“Eww Eww Eww,” a user wrote.
Others defending the actor said: “This is not a lotus, but a corrupt mind of the people.”
Another comment: “There is nothing here … Trisha forgot the name of the food she likes, and Kamal replied that she eats it, but does not know the name. That’s it.”
A third couple: “This is a very Jovial dialogue that is usually used by mothers and dads in most Tamil homes. There is nothing disgusting in it.”
Another user echoed this feeling: “Dirt lies in the mind in search of dirt.
Thugs Life Star Kamal Haasan, Silambarson, Trisha, Ashok Selvan, Aishwarya Lectmi, Jujo George, Abhirami, Nasar, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf and Yayapuri. The film is set to hit theaters on 5 June.
