Naslen addresses online trolls calling him arrogant at Kochi press meet for hit film Scene

Actor Naslen recently addressed social media chatter labeling him arrogant during a press meet in Kochi to celebrate the box office success of his Tamil film, Scene.

Press Meet

The film, which also stars Suriya in the lead role, has grossed ₹ 211.20 crore worldwide in its first week. During the conference in Kochi, a reporter asked Naslen about online trolls and perceptions that he is arrogant. Naslen initially responded sarcastically by saying 'Correct,' while co-star Nazriya Nazim joked that she had been wondering when that question would come up. When the reporter persisted, Naslen defensively asked if he appeared arrogant now and stated he had no further comment.

Defences

Director Jithu Madhavan took the microphone to lighten the mood, noting that any arrogant person would give that response and suggesting that others should be asked about Naslen's behavior instead. When asked directly by the reporter, Nazriya simply called him 'Paavam' or a poor thing. The online trolling stems partly from comments made by director Girish AD in October regarding the scrapped sequel to Premalu, where he claimed a year of work was wasted.

Film Details

Scene marks Jithu Madhavan's entry into Kollywood and Naslen's debut in Tamil cinema. The plot follows a police officer forced to revisit an old case due to copycat murders. Suriya plays DSP Inbaraj, Nazriya plays a young woman named Maya, and Naslen plays a contract killer named Eeswaran. The film also features cameo appearances by Tovino Thomas as a serial killer named Victor and Jyotika.

Context

Celebrity press interactions often touch upon online controversies and social media commentary surrounding actors. Hit film success celebrations serve as common platforms for cast and crew to address public rumours and discuss their recent projects.