Sanjjanaa Galrani Defends Trisha Krishnan Over Independence Day 2026 Celebration Backlash
Actor Sanjjanaa Galrani has stepped forward to defend Trisha Krishnan following political criticism and online backlash over her front-row appearance at Tamil Nadu’s official Independence Day celebrations alongside Chief Minister Vijay's family.
Actor Sanjjanaa Galrani has publicly defended Trisha Krishnan amid online backlash and political criticism surrounding her appearance at Tamil Nadu's official Independence Day 2026 celebrations. The controversy erupted after Trisha attended the event at Fort St George alongside Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's family and exchanged ceremonial greetings with him during the parade. Trisha Krishnan Salutes Tamil Nadu CM Vijay at Independence Day Event, Video Goes Viral.
Sanjjanaa Galrani on Trolls Targeting Trisha Krishnan
Speaking out against the online harassment, Galrani urged critics to separate professional political evaluation from personal attacks. In an interview with India Today, Galrani questioned why public scrutiny had shifted away from governance toward targeting a prominent female actor.
She asserted that critics attempting to score political points should focus on Chief Minister Vijay's policy performance rather than launching personal jibes. "If you have the courage, talk about Thalapathy Vijay professionally. Talk about his work. Why are you bringing a woman into this?" Galrani stated, adding that Trisha is an accomplished actor in her own right who deserves dignity regardless of public speculation.
Political Backlash Surrounding the Event
The controversy intensified after Murasoli, the official mouthpiece of the ruling DMK party, published a scathing editorial criticising Chief Minister Vijay and Trisha. The article characterised the protocol seating where Trisha was placed in the front row next to Vijay's parents and their mutual salutes during the parade as inappropriate. Opposition parties like the BJP pushed back against the editorial, dismissing the criticism as misogynistic. ‘Drama at This Age…’: Did Trisha Krishnan Fire Back at Udhayanidhi Stalin Over His Double-Meaning Remark?.
Galrani argued that the political commentary was an attempt to derail discussions around governance. She noted that when critics find it difficult to challenge a leader on administrative grounds, they often resort to personal agendas to undermine them.
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