These controversies have sparked a significant, unified backlash from the South Indian film industry, marking a shift away from the silence that often surrounds such events:
Unlike the leaked video controversy, where she chose silence, Trisha responded to these defamatory remarks with swift legal action. She took to social media to announce that she was filing a defamation suit against Raju, posting a picture of the legal notice. Her statement read: "It’s disgusting to repeatedly see low lives and despicable human beings who will stoop down to any level to gain attention. Rest assured, necessary and severe action will be taken".