Social media posts by actor Vinayakan have drawn sharp criticism from certain sections of society.
Mr. Vinayakan had criticised filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan the other day for his statement made at the recently held film conclave organised by the State government. He had also dragged singer Yesudas into the controversy using an expletive-laden social media post.
Muhammad Shiyas, Ernakulam District Congress Committee (DCC) president, on Friday (August 8, 2025) termed him a public nuisance and sought government intervention to rein in the actor.
The government shall either provide him with the required medical treatment or initiate legal action for the social menace caused by him. The protection given to the actor, who is known for his unruly and uncivilised behaviour, often under the influence of intoxicants, would send a wrong signal to society, he said.
Mr. Shiyas said people will be forced to handle the actor on the streets if he fails to mend his ways.
