Actor R Madhavan is getting trolled online after he said he supports the ongoing student protests in Delhi. The Shaitaan actor , who is also the chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) , posted a detailed note on his thoughts about the ongoing protests. In it, he said he was worried about the NEET paper leak issue and he urged authorities to act firmly against the people responsible for this.
R Madhavan Gets Trolled
Madhavan talked about how important it is to have a fair and transparent education system. He seemed to emphasize that every student deserves a setup based on merit, not favoritism and also an equal shot. He even mentioned the frustration students and parents are feeling , and he added that he believes the government will bring in corrective steps soon enough.
Right after he made that statement, a bunch of social media users started questioning the timing . People asked why he spoke up only once the issue became mainstream, after it got serious attention. Some accused him of “playing safe” and said his response was coming late.
A few comments like “Too late bro” and “Now ?” were everywhere online, plus some users said they’re disappointed that he stayed silent earlier during the protests.
Not everyone was against him. Many fans defended Madhavan. They said that even with the backlash, he still chose to use his platform to put students’ concerns forward, and that this was a constructive move.
Before Madhavan’s statement, some FTII students were also reportedly unhappy with his silence on the protests. There was said to be a poster put outside his cabin , and it reportedly referenced the “Gayab” meme. The message on it read “NEET for sale,” and it basically urged him to respond, since he leads the institute.
Now Madhavan’s note has led to a bigger conversation about what public figures should do when it comes to speaking up on social matters, and whether timing actually matters much in how people react.