Actress Nivetha Pethuraj, known for her impressive performances across Tamil and Telugu cinema, has landed in controversy following her remarks on dog bites during a public awareness rally in Chennai on Sunday. The event focused on promoting compassion toward street dogs, but her comments have sparked heated reactions online.
Speaking at the rally, Nivetha stressed that people should refrain from exaggerating the impact of a dog bite.
“We should not make a big deal out of a dog bite and create fear. Many incidents of cruelty against animals happen right in front of us, yet no one raises their voice. Rabies from dog bites is indeed serious, but instead of spreading fear, we must educate people about the real solution. Killing street dogs is not the answer. Vaccination and sterilisation (ABC – Animal Birth Control) are the only permanent solutions,” she said.
However, her statement that dog bites are not a serious matter triggered backlash, especially at a time when a section of society is calling for the elimination of street dogs. Several social media users and even political groups criticized her remarks, accusing her of downplaying public safety concerns.
The criticism quickly reached the actress, who responded sharply on social media:
“Honestly, kudos to all political parties and leaders for dealing with this mob-mentality crowd. Our country isn’t doomed because of anything else but the irresponsible civilians who are the real problem,” she wrote.
Nivetha’s comments have now stirred a fresh debate online about animal welfare, public responsibility, and the ongoing conflict over street dog management in urban India.
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