Actor Trisha has taken decisive legal action against former AIADMK functionary A.V. Raju following damaging allegations made against her. Citing reports and video clips from February 19, Trisha asserted that she endured mental agony and reputational harm for over four days, prompting her to demand an unconditional apology from Raju to be disseminated across electronic and social media platforms. The notice stipulates that the apology must be published in both English and Tamil dailies, and warns of impending criminal proceedings if Raju fails to comply within 24 hours of receipt of the notice. Additionally, Trisha’s lawyers have urged Raju to compensate her for the harm caused, although the exact amount remains undisclosed. Furthermore, Raju is instructed to cease making any further defamatory remarks about Trisha and to take measures to remove all disparaging articles from various publications and social media channels.
In response to Raju’s allegations, which surfaced after his expulsion from AIADMK on February 17, Trisha vehemently refuted the claims, labeling them as baseless and detrimental to her reputation. She shared a glimpse of the legal notice sent to Raju on her social media account, emphasizing her determination to pursue necessary and severe action through her legal team. Trisha’s firm stance reflects her commitment to combatting false narratives and safeguarding her public image against what she describes as “low lives” seeking attention through defamatory statements. This legal confrontation underscores the challenges faced by public figures in protecting their reputations amidst the proliferation of misinformation in media and online platforms.