Popular Malayalam actress and television host Meenakshi Raveendran has taken social media by storm after posting a video where she appeared to be heartbroken over a breakup.

In the video, Meenakshi is seen crying intensely, claiming that she and her boyfriend had ended their relationship due to religious differences. She captioned the post, “Alexa, play ‘Devi’ from Njan Gandharvan… anyway, I am a believer,” which led many fans to believe she was going through a genuine personal crisis.

As soon as the video went viral, worried fans flooded the comment section with messages of support and consolation. However, the actress soon revealed the “twist” in the comment section to clear up the confusion.

“Calm down everyone! This is just a funny video. Nothing serious happened. Thank you for all the concerns. I did this crying video just for fun. Acting, acting!” Meenakshi clarified.

Following her clarification, the comment section shifted from sympathy to humor. Some fans praised her acting skills, saying she should have won an award for such a convincing performance, while others joked, “God doesn’t cry, He only makes others cry; stop it, girl!” and “You really have a talent for crying looking at a phone!”

Meenakshi Raveendran, who rose to fame through the reality show Nayika Nayakan, has starred in films like Thattumpurath Achuthan, Malik, Hridayam, and Tholvi F.C. Her role in the blockbuster hit Premalu recently gave her a major career breakthrough.

Known for her natural grace and elegant style, actress Sai Pallavi has once again captivated her fans by sharing a series of new photographs on social media. The actress took to Instagram to post glimpses of her latest look, celebrating her personal style in traditional attire.

Sharing a set of photos where she is seen wearing beautiful sarees and salwar kameez, the actress kept her message simple and heartfelt. “Just ‘coz I love what I wore,” she wrote as the caption, expressing her delight with the outfits. As always, the actress opted for a minimal makeup look, emphasizing her natural beauty and candid charm.

Sai Pallavi, who became a household name across South India after her debut as Malar in the Malayalam blockbuster Premam, is currently gearing up for one of the biggest projects of her career. She is set to portray Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus Ramayana. The highly anticipated film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana, alongside a stellar cast including Sunny Deol and Amitabh Bachchan.

The cinematic epic is being produced on a massive scale with Hollywood stunt directors and music by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled for a worldwide release during Diwali 2026. Additionally, she will also be seen in the upcoming Telugu film Thandel opposite Naga Chaitanya.

Actor and filmmaker Basil Joseph has taken the internet by storm with his “prophetic” powers during the T20 World Cup Final. A video of Basil accurately predicting a sixer by his close friend and Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has gone viral across social media platforms.

The incident took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the high-stakes final between India and New Zealand. Basil was at the stadium to cheer for Sanju, accompanied by Xylem Group CEO Dr. Ananthu and popular social media influencer Nihal (Nihalka).

In the video, Basil is seen looking confidently at the camera and chanting “Six… Six!” just as Sanju prepares to face the ball. Within seconds, the ball soared over the boundary for a maximum, sending the stadium into a frenzy.

What caught the fans’ attention was Basil’s “cool” reaction—shrugging it off as if it were business as usual—while his friend Nihal was seen holding his head in disbelief at the accuracy of the prediction. Fans have since dubbed Basil the “Prediction King” (Pravachana Simham).

Earlier, a video of the trio hunting for Sanju Samson jerseys outside the stadium had also gained traction. Sanju Samson played a match-winning knock of 89 runs, leading India to a 96-run victory over New Zealand and earning the ‘Player of the Tournament’ title.

Veteran actor and filmmaker R. Parthiban has issued a “wholehearted” apology following a heated social media exchange with actress Trisha Krishnan. The controversy erupted after Parthiban suggested that the actress should be “made to sit at home” to avoid ongoing public scrutiny.

The Spark of the Controversy

The incident took place during an awards ceremony held around International Women’s Day. During a rapid-fire segment, an image of Trisha was displayed on the screen. Referring to her popular character ‘Kundhavai’ from the film Ponniyin Selvan, Parthiban made a comment suggesting she stay at home to “avert any problems.”

The remark was widely perceived as a dig at Trisha’s recent public appearance with superstar Vijay at a wedding reception, which occurred amidst viral rumors regarding Vijay’s personal life and divorce proceedings.

Trisha Hits Back: “Microphone Makes Stupidity Louder”

Trisha did not take the comment lightly and quickly issued a sharp rebuttal on social media. Without naming Parthiban directly, she stated:

“A microphone doesn’t make a comment intelligent or humorous. It just makes stupidity louder. Crude words without knowledge say more about the speaker than the person they’re aimed at.”

Parthiban’s Clarification and Regret

Following the backlash, Parthiban released a statement expressing regret, claiming his words were meant as a rhyming wordplay with the name “Kundhavai” and were not intended to be offensive.

He further explained that he had requested the event organizers to edit out that specific portion, but a privately recorded video was leaked online. “Sometimes inadvertent comments are misunderstood and end up taking center stage,” Parthiban stated, adding that he has always been a supporter of women’s freedom.

Context of the Row

The controversy comes at a sensitive time, as actor Vijay recently broke his silence during a political meeting for his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Vijay urged his supporters not to worry about “unnecessary rumors,” stating they were “not worth it.”

Despite Parthiban’s apology, the incident has sparked a wider debate on social media regarding the boundaries of humor and the respect due to female professionals in the film industry.