Vijay Sethupathi Denies Allegations

Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi has firmly denied recent allegations of sexual exploitation made against him by a user on X, formerly known as Twitter. The accusations claimed that the actor exploited a young woman for “caravan favours.” These posts were quickly removed from the platform, disappearing within hours of being shared. In an interview with Deccan Chronicle, Vijay dismissed the claims as “baseless,” suggesting they were an attempt to tarnish his reputation.

Actor’s Response to the Claims

Vijay Sethupathi expressed confidence that those who know him would find the allegations laughable. He stated, “Anyone who knows me even remotely will laugh at this. I know myself too. This kind of filthy accusation can’t upset me.” While acknowledging that his family and friends were disturbed by the accusations, he advised them to let it go, suggesting that the accuser was seeking attention. He added, “This woman is obviously doing it to be noticed. She has her few minutes of fame, let her enjoy it.”

Legal Action and Public Perception

In response to the allegations, Vijay has filed a cybercrime complaint against the user responsible for the posts. He emphasized that such smear campaigns would not affect him, stating, “I’ve faced all kinds of whispering campaigns for seven years. Such targeting has not affected me so far. It never will.” The actor also questioned the timing of these allegations, hinting at a possible connection to the success of his latest film, Thalaivan Thalaivii.

Background on Allegations

The accusations originated from an X user named Ramya Mohan, who alleged that Vijay had offered monetary compensation for inappropriate favors. One post claimed he offered Rs. 2 lakh for “caravan favours” and Rs. 50,000 for “drives,” while maintaining a saintly image on social media. Another post criticized those who questioned the source rather than acknowledging the alleged victim’s pain.

Vijay Sethupathi’s Career Highlights

Vijay Sethupathi is a celebrated actor in Tamil cinema and has also appeared in Hindi films like Jawan with Shah Rukh Khan and Merry Christmas alongside Katrina Kaif. His latest film, Thalaivan Thalaivii, features him opposite Nithya Menen.