Actor Mammootty faces online attacks over his visit to BJP leader’s residence in Thrissur
The cyber attacks started after visuals of the actor being received by Mr. Gopalakrishnan and his family members appeared online
Actor Mammootty faced online attacks following his visit to the home of BJP leader B. Gopalakrishnan in Thrissur to congratulate his daughter on her marriage. The cyber attacks began after video footage of the actor being welcomed by Mr. Gopalakrishnan and his family members surfaced online. Mammootty had attended the wedding on November 1, 2026, due to his inability to be present at the actual event.
Some criticized the backlash as originating from social media accounts associated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist), although the party denied any involvement and highlighted its positive relationship with the actor. Gopalakrishnan condemned the online attacks, suggesting that they could be from divisive individuals attempting to exploit the situation.
He emphasized that personal connections should not be judged solely on political lines, noting that he maintains friendships with leaders from various parties and that many prominent politicians, including Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan and Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan, had also been to his daughter's wedding. Mammootty has previously faced online criticism in earlier months after attending events linked to the Communist Party of India, such as a visit to the Wayanad model township and the Statue of Unity in Gujarat.
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