Aditi Shankar Supports Anupama Parameswaran: ‘Hats Off to Her for Having the Courage’

Actor Aditi Shankar has spoken in support of Anupama Parameswaran following the latter’s candid comments about her experience in a difficult past relationship.

Speaking during the promotions of her upcoming Tamil film Once More, Aditi said she had watched Anupama’s interview and appreciated her decision to speak openly about a deeply personal experience.

Aditi also stressed that she did not interpret Anupama’s comments as an attempt to attack or demean another person. Instead, she viewed them as an account of something the actor had personally experienced.

Aditi Shankar praises Anupama’s courage

Speaking to Galatta Plus, Aditi expressed admiration for Anupama’s decision to discuss her experience publicly.

“I want to say hats off to her for having the courage to share her own story. There was honesty in what she said,” Aditi said.

Her comments come after Anupama spoke about the emotional impact of a past relationship and described herself as a victim of narcissistic abuse.

The interview generated considerable discussion online, with viewers offering different reactions to Anupama’s account.

Aditi, however, said she believed the focus should remain on the experience Anupama chose to share rather than interpreting it as an attempt to put someone else down.

‘Her experience can create awareness’

Aditi also suggested that conversations about unhealthy relationships can help people recognise situations they may otherwise struggle to identify.

According to the actor, someone experiencing an unhealthy relationship may not immediately understand what is happening or recognise certain behavioural patterns.

She therefore viewed Anupama’s decision to speak about her experience as potentially useful to others.

“The experience she shared can create awareness among many people,” Aditi said, adding that she did not believe Anupama’s intention was to put anyone down.

The comments have added another perspective to the conversation surrounding Anupama’s interview, which has prompted discussions about emotional well-being, relationship dynamics and the challenges of speaking publicly about personal experiences.

Anupama Parameswaran opens up about past relationship

Anupama recently spoke candidly about a difficult relationship and its impact on her emotional well-being.

She discussed how the experience affected her perception of herself and revealed that she considered herself a victim of narcissistic abuse.

Her comments have since sparked conversations among fans and social-media users about unhealthy relationships and emotional abuse.

Aditi’s remarks focus on the importance of allowing people to share their own experiences and potentially helping others identify similar situations in their lives.

Aditi Shankar’s Once More release date

Meanwhile, Aditi Shankar is preparing for the release of Once More, her upcoming romantic drama starring Arjun Das.

The film is written and directed by debutant Vignesh Srikanth and follows two people from contrasting backgrounds whose lives eventually intersect.

Produced by Yuvaraj Ganesan under the Million Dollar Studios banner, Once More is scheduled to release in theatres on August 28, 2026.

The project marks another important release for Aditi as she continues to build her career in Tamil cinema.