Kangana Ranaut supports Trisha Krishnan amid character assassination over link-up rumours with CM Vijay: 'It's always the woman who is targeted'

Posted on September 8, 2026
By The Times of India
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Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has publicly defended Tamil Nadu actor Trisha Krishnan against allegations stemming from speculative rumors linking her romantically to Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay. Ranaut highlighted the persistent double standard in media coverage, emphasizing how women disproportionately bear the brunt of character defamation in such controversies. Her remarks come shortly after Vijay's stern warning against making derogatory insinuations about women, with threats of legal consequences. Ranaut, serving as BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh, used the platform to advocate for gender-based media responsibility.

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Kangana Ranaut supports Trisha Krishnan amid character assassination over link-up rumours with CM Vijay: 'It's always the woman who is targeted'

Kangana Ranaut has voiced her support for Trisha Krishnan amid the controversy surrounding remarks made about the actor, days after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay warned against making double-meaning comments about women and cautioned that such statements could lead to legal action. Kangana, who is also the BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, spoke about the issue while addressing reporters after chairing a District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting in Kullu.