Director Vignesh Shivan and actress-producer Nayanthara are under fire on social media following their collaboration with choreographer Jani Master, who was previously accused of sexual assault under the POCSO Act. The controversy began after Vignesh Shivan reposted an Instagram Story confirming Jani Master’s involvement in his upcoming film Love Insurance Kompany, which has sparked outrage online.
Jani Master had shared a photo and a behind-the-scenes video from the film’s set on July 1, writing:
“Candid & crazy with the dearest #VigneshShivan Sir on the sets of #LoveInsuranceKompany. It’s always a joy working with you for the care, respect, and trust you shower on me sir. Can’t wait to show the magic we created to all of them (sic).”
Vignesh reshared the post, adding:
“Sweet master ji. Team LIK – love you and your vibe a lot,” followed by heart emojis.
The gesture, however, did not go over well with many on social media. Users were quick to criticize the filmmaker for publicly endorsing someone facing serious allegations. The criticism extended to Nayanthara, who is one of the producers of the film. Several netizens highlighted the perceived double standards, recalling the couple’s previous statements condemning abuse and supporting survivors.
One user on X (formerly Twitter) commented:
“There’s a reason people are losing respect for #VigneshShivan. First Dileep, now Jani Master. Calling accused predators a ‘vibe’ shows exactly where you stand. And #Nayanthara is okay with this? Some ‘power couple.’”
For context, in September 2024, Jani Master admitted to sexually assaulting a junior colleague who was a minor at the time. He was arrested and later released on conditional bail. The case also led to the suspension of his National Film Award for Best Choreography, which he won for the song Megam Karukkatha from Thiruchitrambalam.
As of now, neither Vignesh Shivan nor Nayanthara has made any official statement regarding the controversy.
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