Recently, Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan landed himself in the midst of a controversy that has attracted public interest and ignited debate on all social media platforms.
As per various reports from Kerala, the controversy broke out after the release of Tovino Thomas’ highly-awaited movie Narivetta. The police thriller received a thumbs-up with critics and viewers praising its gripping narrative despite a poor narrative pace that is slightly poor. The movie is slowly but surely marching towards box office triumph.
The feud is said to have started when Vipin, the former manager of Unni Mukundan, posted on social media complimenting Narivetta. What was intended as an ordinary appreciation did not go down well with Unni, resulting in a fight at an apartment complex in Kakkanad. According to the complaint made at Infopark Police Station, Unni reportedly verbally abused and physically attacked Vipin late Monday evening.
Authorities are now investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage and other evidence to decide the next course of action.
What surprises many in the industry and among fans is Unni Mukundan’s strong reaction to a positive comment about a film he had no involvement with. After gaining massive popularity with the blockbuster Marco, Unni has become a recognized face in the action genre. His work in Telugu films like Bhagmathie and Janatha Garage earned him a wider fan base, and he is currently gearing up for Marco 2, which already has significant buzz in Malayalam cinema circles.
During such a pivotal point in his career, such controversies might actually make his public image suffer. So far, Unni Mukundan has made no public announcements about the incident, leaving his fans and observers waiting for his account of events.
In other news, the Telugu dubbed version of Narivetta, which was originally commissioned by Mythri Movie Makers, has been delayed for unspecified reasons.
This episode is a reminder of how rapidly private differences of opinion can evolve into public controversies—particularly in today’s social media age—where even an innocuous social media remark can cause big ripples within the entertainment universe.