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New Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
'Let the woman enjoy her few minutes of fame': Vijay Sethupathi refutes sexual harassment claims
The National film award winning Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi on Thursday chose to break his silence over a sexual exploitation allegation made against him recently by a X user by calling the accusations "filthy." In a conversation with Deccan Chronicle, the actor said he has filed a complaint with the cyber crime cell. He insisted that the person making the accusations is a "jealous element" trying to damage his reputation ahead of the release of his new film Thalaivan Thalaivii. The 47-year-old star said that anyone who knows him even remotely will laugh at this. "This kind of filthy accusation can't upset me," he insisted even as he said that his family and close friends are upset. But he had told them that let it slide. This woman is obviously doing it to be noticed. She has her few minutes of fame, let her enjoy it.'' The user named Ramya Mohan has accused the actor of sexually exploiting an unnamed girl. Vijay finds the timing of the accusation suspicious. 'My new film is doing well. Probably, some jealous elements think that by tarnishing me they can damage my film. It doesn't work that way. In today's day and age anyone can say anything about anybody. There are no filters. All you need is an account on social media and you can write what you like without fear of repercussion,' he notes.


Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kingdom' OTT release: Vijay Deverakonda's spy thriller heads online soon
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) After making a splash at the box office, Vijay Deverakonda 's Telugu spy action thriller 'Kingdom' is now set to find its way to OTT. The film, which released theatrically on July 31, 2025, had reportedly secured a digital streaming deal even before its big-screen debut. As reported by Deccan Chronicle, Netflix has officially acquired the rights to 'Kingdom'. While the exact premiere date is yet to be confirmed, the film will be available on the platform after its theatrical run concludes. A mission rooted in brotherhood and betrayal Directed by 'Jersey' fame Gowtam Tinnanuri, Kingdom follows the intense journey of Constable Surya 'Suri,' played by Vijay Deverakonda, who is thrown into an undercover mission in Sri Lanka after his brother becomes entangled in a politically explosive situation. The movie's central theme revolves around brotherhood. A star-packed film with mixed reactions 'Kingdom' boasts a strong ensemble cast that includes Ayyappa P. Sharma, Goparaju Ramana, Manish Chaudhari, and Baburaj. The film has been designed as the first installment of a two-part series. One Twitter user wrote, "#KingdomReview A well-crafted drama that stays true to the narrative but falls just short of a high and a missing final punch. The 1st half of the film is intriguing and builds curiosity about the world and the characters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo The treatment feels fresh and different from regular commercial cinema. While it doesn't delve deeply into core emotions/conflicts early on, the story unfolds in a gripping and intense manner." Another one wrote, "#KingdomReview An Excellent 1st half pure drama . Followed by an excellent second half, except for the last 20 minutes. Last 20mins motham disconnect ayipotham. Again well executed climax ." Kingdom - Official Telugu Trailer Meanwhile, 'Kingdom', as reported by the Sacnilk website, crossed Rs 15 crores on its opening day. The movie is expected to mint more numbers in the coming days as there are no big releases till the arrival of 'Coolie' and 'War 2'.


News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Siddhant And Triptii Shine In Dhadak 2; Ahaan Panday's Mother 'Shocked' After Watching Saiyaara
Last Updated: Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri's Dhadak 2 is a hit to Deanne Panday talking about Ahaan Panday's Saiyaara, check out the daily entertainment updates here. Ever walked into a theatre with low expectations and walked out completely blown away? That's exactly what happened as I sat and watched the 2 hours and 26 minutes long Dhadak 2 starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri. The movie, to my surprise, can easily be one of the best released so far. Veteran actor Vijay Sethupathi has finally reacted to the allegations of sexual exploitation levelled against him by an X user. Speaking to Subhash K Jha from Deccan Chronicle, Vijay Sethupathi has denied the accusations, calling them filthy. He said that while his family is upset, he remains unaffected. The actor also revealed that he has filed a complaint with the cybercrime department. For more updates: Ahaan Panday's mother, Deanne Panday, has opened up about the success of her son's debut movie, Saiyaara. Recently, Deanne attended an event in Mumbai when she told Instant Bollywood that she is happy and proud of her son's success. She admitted that even she was shocked when she watched Saiyaara and expressed gratitude to all for showering love on Ahaan. Actor Nimrat Kaur was one of the guest speakers at the News18 SheShakti event when she addressed rumours about her personal life. The Lunchbox actor revealed that she 'pities" those who frame rumours and circulate them on social media. Her reaction comes amid last year's dating speculations with Dasvi co-star Abhishek Bachchan. Priyanka Chopra is taking fans down memory lane as she revisits her electrifying performance in Ram Chahe Leela from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013). Sharing a clip from the iconic dance number on Instagram, Priyanka confessed that doing the song wasn't an easy decision. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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First Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Vijay Sethupathi breaks silence on casting couch allegations: 'Let the woman enjoy her...'
Vijay Sethupathi, the Kollywood superstar and the National Award-winning actor, has strongly reacted to the sexual exploitation allegations levelled by a woman on X (previously known as Twitter). Recently, a woman on X claimed that Vijay Sethupathi had exploited a young woman for 'caravan favours.' The post was later deleted by the woman. Now, the actor has reacted to the allegations and called them 'baseless'. 'Anyone who knows me even remotely will laugh at this. I know myself too. This kind of filthy accusation can't upset me. My family and close friends are upset, but I tell them, 'Let it slide. This woman is obviously doing it to be noticed. She has her few minutes of fame, let her enjoy it,'' the Jawan actor told while talking to Deccan Chronicle. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The actor has filed a cybercrime complaint against the user and said these kinds of smear campaigns don't affect him. 'I've faced all kinds of whispering campaigns for seven years. Such targeting has not affected me so far. It never will,' Sethupathi shared. He further linked the timing of the post with the success of his latest film, Thalaivan Thalaivii and shared, 'My new film is doing well. Probably, some jealous elements think that by tarnishing me, they can damage my film. It doesn't work that way. In today's day and age, anyone can say anything about anybody. There are no filters. All you need is an account on social media, and you can write what you like without fear of repercussion.' Recently, an X user named Ramya Mohan claimed that Vijay Sethupathi sexually exploited a girl known to her and tweeted, '@VijaySethuOffl has offered Rs. 2L for 'caravan favours', Rs. 50k for 'drives' and acts like a saint on social media.' 'It's insane how some insensitive morons are more focused on questioning the source or blaming the victim than actually acknowledging the truth. This truth hit the family like a storm when they went through her diary and phone chats. This wasn't just some story. This was her life, her pain…' another post stated. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD


NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Vijay Sethupathi Breaks Silence On Casting Couch Allegations: "Let The Woman Enjoy Her Few Minutes Of Fame"
New Delhi: Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi has denied the sexual exploitation allegations levelled against him by a user on X (formerly Twitter). What's Happening The claims, which surfaced a few days ago, alleged that Vijay Sethupathi had exploited a young woman for "caravan favours." The posts were deleted within hours of being shared. In an interview with Deccan Chronicle, Vijay refuted the allegations and termed them "baseless". He said the accusations appeared to be the work of someone trying to tarnish his image. "Anyone who knows me even remotely will laugh at this. I know myself too. This kind of filthy accusation can't upset me. My family and close friends are upset, but I tell them, 'Let it slide. This woman is obviously doing it to be noticed. She has her few minutes of fame, let her enjoy it,'" said Vijay. Vijay added that he has filed a cybercrime complaint against the user and said such smear campaigns will not affect him. "I've faced all kinds of whispering campaigns for seven years. Such targeting has not affected me so far. It never will," he said. The actor also questioned the timing of the posts, suggesting that the allegations may be linked to the success of his latest film, Thalaivan Thalaivii. "My new film is doing well. Probably, some jealous elements think that by tarnishing me, they can damage my film. It doesn't work that way. In today's day and age, anyone can say anything about anybody. There are no filters. All you need is an account on social media, and you can write what you like without fear of repercussion," he concluded. Background The allegations were made by an X user named Ramya Mohan, who claimed that Vijay had sexually exploited a girl known to her. One of the posts claimed, "@VijaySethuOffl has offered Rs. 2L for 'caravan favours', Rs. 50k for 'drives' and acts like a saint on social media." Another post stated, "It's insane how some insensitive morons are more focused on questioning the source or blaming the victim than actually acknowledging the truth. This truth hit the family like a storm when they went through her diary and phone chats. This wasn't just some story. This was her life, her pain..." The user's account, @Ramya_mohan, has since been deactivated. Vijay Sethupathi is a National Award-winning actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. He has also featured in Hindi films such as Jawan with Shah Rukh Khan and Merry Christmas alongside Katrina Kaif. His latest release, Thalaivan Thalaivi, stars him opposite Nithya Menen.