Aishwarya Lekshmi Reveals How ‘King of Kotha’ Trolling Affected Her Career
Malayalam actress Aishwarya Lekshmi has opened up about the difficult phase she faced following the box-office failure of Dulquer Salmaan’s King of Kotha and the intense trolling that followed online.
The actress revealed that the backlash had a significant impact on her personally and professionally. According to Aishwarya, the trolling became so overwhelming that she even turned down a commercial opportunity featuring Dulquer Salmaan, fearing that their collaboration could attract further online criticism and negatively affect the brand.
“I don't think I can work with Dulquer anymore. Such trolls have affected me that much,” Aishwarya said.
Aishwarya also revealed that the online backlash had consequences beyond social media. She said that the trolling made some Malayalam filmmakers hesitant to approach her for projects, highlighting how prolonged online criticism can influence an actor’s professional opportunities.
King of Kotha, starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role, generated significant expectations before its release. However, the film failed to meet those expectations at the box office and subsequently became the subject of widespread discussion and criticism online.
Aishwarya’s comments offer a glimpse into the less-discussed impact of social media trolling on actors. While criticism is common in the film industry, sustained online negativity can sometimes extend beyond a single film and affect an artist’s confidence, choices and career prospects.
The actress’s candid revelation has once again sparked discussion about the impact of social media trolling and the pressure faced by celebrities in the public eye.