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Trisha Krishnan posts cryptic Instagram messages amid Udhayanidhi Stalin controversy

Actress Trisha Krishnan posted vague Instagram Stories days after a dispute with former deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, prompting online speculation.

After days of controversy involving former Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's purported double-meaning remark about her, actress Trisha Krishnan posted a series of cryptic Instagram Stories. The first shared images from her grandmother's 98th birthday, while the subsequent stories featured messages about avoiding drama, earning money and feeling privileged, accompanied by an evil eye emoji. Trisha's mother also uploaded a story listing personal reminders such as working out and minding one's business.

The controversy began when Stalin, speaking at a Thanjavur protest on the Cauvery water issue, allegedly made a suggestive comment after crowds chanted the actress's name, leading to a police case under multiple statutes and his brief arrest. He was later released on bail after questioning. While the actress and her mother did not name Stalin or the dispute, the timing of their posts has sparked speculation on social media.

Why it matters

The posts highlight how celebrity and political disputes can spill onto social media, influencing public perception.

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