Pearle Maaney and Joe Malayil in heated social media exchange

Pearle Maaney, a host and social media influencer, posted about student protests, advising them to prioritize peace and safety.

Many people, including Joe Malayil, the son of a famous filmmaker, criticized her post.

Pearle responded by defending her freedom of speech and warning critics not to involve her children.

Joe Malayil then defended his father's reputation and accused Pearle of being lazy and cowardly.

The exchange escalated on Instagram, with both sides making personal attacks.