Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Parvathy Criticizes Superstars’ Silence on Student Protests
Parvathy Thiruvothu is an actor who supported recent student protests.
She said some famous movie stars did not speak up about the protests.
Parvathy believes young people helped make these stars powerful and successful.
She thinks it is unfair for the stars to stay quiet when young people are being hurt.
She also said students may struggle to eat or finish school because of corruption.
Some people criticize Parvathy for speaking about political and social issues.
She believes actors should still use their voices when important problems happen.
She said artists can give people hope and help tell the truth.
Parvathy Thiruvothu criticized film celebrities who stayed silent during recent student protests in New Delhi.
She said many stars gain their status and power from young people who watch and support their films.
The protests, organized under the Cockroach Janta Party, reportedly led to the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Parvathy argued that celebrities should speak out when young people face corruption, violence, or other serious problems.
She said fear of losing popularity reflects privilege and that artists can help amplify public concerns.
- Who
- Malayalam actor Parvathy Thiruvothu and other film celebrities; students involved in the protests; Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- What
- Parvathy criticized superstars for remaining silent during student protests and broader social crises.
- When
- The comments were made recently in an interview with Galatta Plus; the article does not specify the interview date.
- Where
- The student protests took place in New Delhi.
- Why
- Parvathy said celebrities owe a response to the young people whose support helped give them status and power.
- Speaker
- Malayalam actor Parvathy Thiruvothu
- Issue
- Celebrity silence during student protests and social crises
- Protest location
- New Delhi
- Protest organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Political outcome
- The protests reportedly led to the resignation of then Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Parvathy’s position
- Artists should use their public influence to support affected people and amplify their concerns
- Upcoming film
- Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar, scheduled for release on September 11