Actor-director R Parthiban clarified that his recent comments targeting Trisha Krishnan were not solely her fault for appearing publicly with Vijay, amid a controversy sparked at an awards event. In an eight-minute video response, he reiterated personal views on her wedding reception attendance with the actor-politician but expressed regret over the onstage delivery.

Parthiban explained the "sit at home" remark about Trisha's Ponniyin Selvan character Kundavai stemmed from shock when her photo appeared unexpectedly during his speech on Vijay's political rise. He denied requesting the image, calling such claims false, and drew from YouTuber discussions criticizing her outing amid Vijay's divorce proceedings filed by wife Sangeeta Sornalingam.

Trisha fired back on X, labeling his words "crude" and amplifying stupidity via microphone, prompting Parthiban's initial apology for unintended hurt before doubling down that she "shouldn't have attended" as it fueled issues. Netizens mocked his persistence, urging him to "move on" from the viral spat tied to Vijay's affair allegations.

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The exchange highlights Tamil industry's gossip culture, with Parthiban defending his integrity—no paid events or political allegiance—while lamenting vulgar online backlash against Trisha. Vijay and Trisha's joint appearance, posing together post-divorce filing, reignited decade-old rumors.​

Social media erupted with memes and calls for Parthiban to drop the topic, viewing his clarifications as prolonging drama ahead of Vijay's TVK political push.​ Promotional images of Parthiban and Trisha underscore the personal feud now playing out publicly in Kollywood circles.

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