Trisha condemns distasteful political remark, asserts neutrality
Trisha issues a strong statement condemning the remark and reiterates that she has no political affiliations, urging leaders to keep her out of political discourse.
Actress Trisha Krishnan has publicly criticized a controversial comment made by a senior political figure in Tamil Nadu, labelling it “distasteful and inappropriate” while emphasizing her non-alignment with any political party.
The controversy erupted after a remark by Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Nainar Nagendran brought Trisha’s name into a political discussion around actor-turned-politician Vijay and his political ambitions. In response, Trisha’s legal representative issued a statement on her behalf, expressing disappointment that her name had been referenced in such a context by a prominent political leader.
In the formal release, Trisha underscored that she has maintained a neutral stance on politics and clarified that she is not affiliated with any political party nor intends to be. Her statement urged public figures to refrain from dragging personal references or unrelated individuals into political rhetoric, reinforcing her desire to be recognized solely for her professional work in cinema rather than any speculative associations.
She also called for dignity and restraint in public discourse, especially from those in positions of leadership, and requested that politicians avoid involving her name in matters that do not concern her.
The incident has sparked wider discussion on the responsibility of political leaders in maintaining respectful dialogue, particularly in the run-up to a significant election period in Tamil Nadu.
Disrespect should and always will be called out. pic.twitter.com/FmXdIBvAJ6
— Trish (@trishtrashers) February 16, 2026
