From Suresh Gopi to Vinay Forrt: Malayalam Actors Who Took the Spotlight in 2023's Memes and Trolls

The well-known Malayalam actor made headlines after his appearance at a Maha Shivratri event where his impassioned speech went viral. Suresh Gopi expressed his devout beliefs, mentioning a prayer for those who shared his faith, but faced backlash for stating a lack of affinity toward non-believers. The former MP, who aligned with the BJP, found himself at the receiving end of social media trolling due to the controversial nature of his statements.

Actor Joju George recently announced his decision to step back from social media platforms following a barrage of attacks from netizens. His critique of social media film reviews sparked controversy, leading to ongoing trolling and criticism directed at him. After expressing his intention to focus solely on his acting career, news surfaced about the actor's decision to step away from social media. Soon, he removed the Instagram post where he had initially announced his departure from the platform

Actor Vinay Forrt faced trolling for his new appearance during the promotional event for the movie 'Ramachandra & Boss Co.' Netizens drew comparisons between his look and Charlie Chaplin, leading to numerous mocking comments about the actor on various social media platforms.

The well-known actor Bheeman Raghu, who recently shifted from the BJP to the CPM, encountered significant online criticism following remarks made during a recent interview. His comments regarding Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan sparked a wave of trolling across multiple social media platforms.

Neeraj Madhav faced substantial backlash following his rap performance at a promotional event for his Onam release, "RDX." Despite his efforts, the audience response to his rap fell flat, leading to widespread trolling directed at the actor.

Navya Nair also came under severe criticism for attending the Yuvam program held at Kochi on 24th April this year, in which Indian Prime Narendra Modi was given a rousing welcome by nationalists. Most of Navya’s posts on Instagram and Facebook page were followed by sarcastic comments. Some criticized that it was a mistake for Navya to participate in the program and that this was not expected from Navya. Amidst these trolls and criticisms, Navya came up with a befitting reply to all of them.

According to reports, Tovino Thomas  filed a complaint with the police over derogatory remarks on social media. Based on his complaint, an FIR has been filed by the Panangad police. Apart from Tovino Thomas, many celebrities have voiced their reactions regarding the offensive and distasteful messages they encounter online.

Following the release of ' Gold', director Alphonse Puthren encountered substantial online criticism and became a target of social media trolling. His return after a seven-year hiatus was highly anticipated, but unfortunately, the film failed to meet the audience's expectations, leading to a wave of criticism directed at Puthren. Previously, the director had reacted angrily to online harassment. However, this time, he chose to update his Facebook profile photo, concealing his face, as an expression of his frustration and anger towards the critics.