Compensation, Apology In 4 Days: Trisha Demands AV Raju In Legal Notice Over Defamatory Remarks

South Indian actress Trisha has filed a defamation case against ex-AIADMK leader AV Raju who made derogatory comments against her in a viral video.

On X (formerly Twitter), Trisha has posted screenshots of the legal notice that she is sending AV Raju. In the notice, Trisha demands undisclosed monetary compensation for the damage caused to her reputation and the mental distress caused within four days from the issuance of the notice. She also insists on an unconditional apology from the AIADMK leader.

Also, she has sought an unconditional apology from the AIADMK leader.

"To tender an unconditional apology to our client forthwith and in any event not later than 24 hours from the time you receive this notice and also to publish the apology in a reputed national English daily newspaper and a reputed Tamil daily newspaper having a circulation of more than 5 lakh copies per day, and consequently post YouTube videos and release electronic media interviews publishing your condition apology to our client with the same prominence in which you had made the complaint.

The controversy broke out on Tuesday after a video of AIADMK leader AV Raju went viral where she made some disgraceful comments against her. In the clip, AV Raju spoke about the 2017 Koovathur Resort incident, during which AIADMK MLAs were relocated there following Jayalalithaa's demise.

It was during this time that AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswamy was selected as Chief Minister under the guidance of the then-party leader Sasikala. Immediately afterward, Sasikala was transferred to a Bengaluru prison to serve a four-year sentence stemming from her conviction in the disproportionate assets case, in which Jayalalithaa was the main defendant.

His comments faced wide-spread criticism from fans and people from film industry. Trisha has threatened to take legal action against the AIADMK leader who made derogatory comments against her.

"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. Anything that needs to be said and done henceforth will be from my legal department," Trisha said as the video of the AIADMK functionary named AV Raju went viral.

On the other hand, he has lent an apology to her and clarified that it was not meant for her.

Trisha warns that failure to comply with the demands outlined in the legal notice will result in further legal action against AV Raju.