Pavithra Lakshmi breaks silence on plastic surgery rumours: Some of the comments have been downright cruel
Pavithra Lakshmi
, who gained popularity through a television
reality show
and later ventured into
Tamil cinema
, has been part of films like '
Naai Sekar
', 'Yugi', and 'Jigiri Dosthu'. Her most recent appearance was in the 2023 film '
Once Upon a Time in Madras
', opposite actor Bharath. She has also been part of two Malayalam projects, continuing her steady rise in the film industry.
Rumours of plastic surgery spark online buzz
In recent weeks, social media has been abuzz with rumours suggesting that Pavithra Lakshmi underwent plastic surgery. Various speculations about her appearance and weight changes began circulating widely, prompting responses from both fans and critics. Though Pavithra had previously dismissed these rumours, the gossip refused to die down. Taking to
once again, she directly addressed the issue, expressing her disappointment.
Actress dismisses claims as baseless and hurtful
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In her social media post, Pavithra Lakshmi stated, 'There are many assumptions being made about how I look and my body weight. Despite clarifying this before, the rumours have not stopped. Claims that I underwent plastic surgery or made other physical changes are completely baseless. Spreading such unfounded stories without any evidence is insensitive and emotionally draining. Some of the comments have been downright cruel, and I prefer not to engage with that kind of negativity.'
Opens up about health and appeals for privacy
She also opened up about her ongoing
health issues
, revealing that she is currently undergoing treatment and receiving care. Thanking those who reached out with love and concern, she added, 'Please understand, I'm battling a serious health condition and focusing on recovery. I request the media and the public not to use my name for speculation. Life is already hard enough — please don't make it harder. I will recover, and I'll be back stronger.'
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