Sanjjanaa Galrani has spoken out in support of Trisha after the actor’s appearance at the Independence Day celebrations in Chennai triggered discussion and trolling on social media.
Trisha was seated in the front row during the celebrations at Fort St George, an appearance that subsequently became a subject of online debate. The issue was also discussed by the DMK media outlet Murasoli.
Amid the controversy, Sanjjanaa questioned why the discussion had shifted towards a woman and Vijay’s personal life instead of focusing on his political record.
Sanjjanaa Galrani: ‘Why Are You Talking About a Woman?’
Speaking to India Today, Sanjjanaa argued that criticism of Vijay should focus on his work as a politician if there are genuine political concerns.
“If you have the guts, then talk professionally about Thalapathy Vijay. Talk about his governance. Why are you talking about a woman?”
She also defended Trisha against the criticism directed at her.
Sanjjanaa said:
“It is very important to respect a woman of any stature. Trisha’s a successful actor who deserves an equal amount of respect. And whatever it is, it’s their personal choice.”
Her comments came as speculation and discussion about Vijay and Trisha continued to circulate online.
Actor Says Vijay’s Political Record Should Be Discussed
Sanjjanaa also questioned whether discussions about Vijay’s personal life were taking attention away from his political career.
She argued that if people have concerns about the actor-turned-politician, they should examine his professional record rather than focus on his relationships or associations.
“When you cannot target a politician politically, you try to find a personal agenda, try to target a personal weakness and try to put them down.”
She further claimed that Vijay’s political work had received appreciation beyond Tamil Nadu, while praising what she described as his administration’s quick response to public issues.
However, these comments represent Sanjjanaa’s personal assessment of Vijay’s governance and should not be treated as an independent evaluation of his political performance.
Sanjjanaa Praises Vijay’s Governance
When asked about Vijay’s performance as a Chief Minister, Sanjjanaa spoke positively about his administration.
She said:
“And when you can’t find anything professionally, not just in Tamil Nadu, the whole country appreciates his instant responses, his social media team being active throughout the night, resolving major issues — like roads, leaking water tanks in villages, gold coins for kids born in government hospitals. Everything is being initiated fast.”
She went on to describe Vijay as:
“one of the most efficient CMs.”
She also claimed that several schemes were already running successfully.
These claims would need to be independently verified against official government records before being presented as established facts.
Sanjjanaa Questions Judgement of Vijay and Trisha
Returning to the discussion around Vijay and Trisha, Sanjjanaa said that people should not make assumptions about their relationship based on their personal choices.
She concluded:
“Why are you judging them based on their choice — whether they’re friends, husband and wife, or girlfriend-boyfriend? Talk about Vijay’s achievements as a politician. Talk about flaws. You won’t find any flaws, but that doesn’t mean you go ahead and target a woman.”
Her comments have added another voice to the ongoing conversation surrounding Trisha’s appearance at the Independence Day event and the subsequent online reaction.
The controversy has also highlighted a broader debate about the boundaries between public figures’ professional responsibilities and their private lives, particularly when celebrities enter politics or become associated with political figures.
