Vignesh Shivan Clarifies 'Not Normal People' Controversy Amid Film Promotion
Vignesh Shivan explains viral ‘not normal people’ controversy; 'LIK' director says video was edited for views and likes
The Times Of India
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Director Vignesh Shivan addressed a viral controversy from an influencer event promoting his sanitary napkin brand, where a manager's comment about influencers was misinterpreted. He clarified that the statement was taken out of context, leading to online backlash against him and his wife, actress Nayanthara.
- 01Vignesh Shivan faced backlash for a misunderstood comment made during a promotional event.
- 02The comment was misinterpreted as arrogance, leading to social media trolling.
- 03Shivan clarified that the manager's statement referred to influencers, not him and Nayanthara.
- 04The viral video was kept online for views despite the controversy.
- 05His film 'Love Insurance Kompany' has earned approximately ₹32 crore in its opening days.
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Vignesh Shivan (director of 'Love Insurance Kompany') recently addressed a controversy surrounding a viral video from an influencer event promoting his sanitary napkin brand. The video featured a manager stating that attendees were 'not normal people,' which sparked criticism online. Many interpreted this as Shivan and his wife, actress Nayanthara, displaying arrogance. In an interview, Shivan clarified that the manager's comment was taken out of context; he meant to say, 'We are not normal people, we are influencers,' to encourage appropriate behavior among the influencers present. Shivan also noted that the video remained online for its high view count, despite its misleading portrayal. His film has garnered approximately ₹32 crore (roughly $3.9 million USD) in its first few days of release, despite mixed reviews.
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The controversy could affect public perception of Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara, potentially influencing their future projects and brand endorsements.
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