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Actress Bhagyalakshmi slammed Mohanlal, calling him 'insensitive' and 'thoughtless' for endorsing Dileep’s upcoming film Bha Bha Ba, sparking controversy in the Malayalam film industry.

Malayalam dubbing artist and activist Bhagyalakshmi has publicly criticised actor Mohanlal for sharing the poster of Bha Bha Ba, a film in which he appears alongside Dileep. The post has sparked strong reactions online and in the Malayalam film industry, as Dileep was recently acquitted in the 2017 actor assault case, a high-profile controversy that shook the community.

What did Bhagyalakshmi say?

Speaking at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), Bhagyalakshmi described Mohanlal’s actions as “insensitive” and “thoughtless.” She questioned, “Did Mohanlal even pause for a moment before sharing that poster?” and added, “When someone with that kind of influence does this, what message is being sent to survivors?” Her remarks highlight concerns over accountability and ethics in public endorsements, especially when it involves individuals connected to controversial legal cases.

Bhagyalakshmi emphasised that endorsing films or actors is not just about cinema, but also about the moral responsibility of public figures. “This is not about cinema alone anymore. This is about ethics. It is about what we choose to endorse publicly,” she said. Her criticism has ignited discussions on social media about the broader responsibility celebrities have toward their audience and the impact of their endorsements on public sentiment.

The controversial endorsement

By sharing the Bha Bha Ba poster, Mohanlal has inadvertently become part of the debate surrounding Dileep’s acquittal. Critics argue that such endorsements may send the wrong message, particularly in the context of a sensitive case involving sexual assault allegations. Supporters of Mohanlal, however, maintain that actors often separate professional collaborations from personal controversies, emphasizing cinema as art.

About Dileep controversy

In the 2017 actress assault case, actor Dileep was accused of being the mastermind behind the crime. He was arrested on charges of criminal conspiracy and other offenses, allegedly hiring a gang to assault the actress. After an eight-year-long trial, the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court acquitted Dileep of all charges on December 8, 2025, due to a lack of evidence for the conspiracy charge. The other six accused were convicted. The verdict caused significant controversy, with the Kerala government planning to appeal the acquittal in the High Court.