After actor Trisha tweeted about the vitriolic and sexually abusive posters and memes that are doing the rounds about her, support has been pouring in from her colleagues in the industry, including those who support Jallikattu.
Trisha, who has had a long association with PETA, the animal rights organisation behind the Jallikattu ban, has come under fire on social media and off it.
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On Friday, protesters stormed into the sets of Garjanai in Sivagangai where Trisha was shooting, forcing the actor to take refuge in her vanity van. The protesters shouted slogans and threatened that they wouldn't allow the film to be shot anywhere in Tamil Nadu.
Following the actor's tweets about the incident and the abuse that she has been facing, industry insiders like Silambarasan, Kamal Haasan, Chinmayi, Radikaa Sarath Kumar, and Arvind Swami have come forward to express their disagreement with the turn of events.
Kamal Haasan, who has been vocal about supporting Jallikattu, called for decency and said that indulging in such slander would only weaken the case.
Pls stop hurting MsTrisha.அவர்க்கும் நமக்குமுள வேற்றுமை ஊரறியட்டும் கன்னியும் வாழ நம் காளையும் வாழ வழி செய்வோம். தர்க்கம் தொடர்க நேசத்துடன்
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) January 14, 2017
My support is always for decency. Let individuals be . Dont weaken our case by slandering. Leave small people alone fight decesion makers.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) January 14, 2017
Arvind Swami pointed out that bullying people for having an opinion was against democracy.
You may choose to disagree, but be respectful when u express that difference of opinion. What happpened to @trishtrashers is not OK.
— arvind swami (@thearvindswami) January 14, 2017
Please do not abuse or bully people for having or expressing an opinion. That is the cornerstone of our democracy and you are here by choice
— arvind swami (@thearvindswami) January 14, 2017
Earlier in the day, Chinmayi and Radikaa too had tweeted in support of Trisha.
Each person is entitled to their beliefs, but disrespecting ¬ knowing to hav a dialogue shows ignorance &cowardice. Tc @trishtrashers
— Radikaa Sarathkumar (@realradikaa) January 14, 2017
@trishtrashers Really really terrible. The creator of this meme and those who share it shouldnt be the protectors of our culture.
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) January 14, 2017
Whoever created tat meme on @trishtrashers even ur own jallikatu bull will b ashamed of ur act n wil support Trisha only.very sad to c this
— DD Neelakandan (@DhivyaDharshini) January 14, 2017
It's so sad. I only supported us, Tamilians who belong to a wonderful race which has always respected woman.
— selvaraghavan (@selvaraghavan) January 14, 2017