Actor Vijay Sethupathi has finally broken his silence after being accused of casting couch behavior by a woman on social media. The woman, named Ramya Mohan, alleged via a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter) that Sethupathi offered her money—Rs 2 lakhs and Rs 50,000—for “caravan favours” and inappropriate drives. She also hinted at larger issues in the Tamil film industry, including alleged drug abuse and exploitation. However, the post lacked evidence and no formal complaint has been filed, leading many to question its credibility.
In response, Vijay Sethupathi called the accusations “filthy” and “laughable,” outright denying the claims. In an interview with Deccan Chronicle, he stated that anyone who knows him—even briefly—would dismiss such allegations as baseless. He emphasized that these accusations appear to resurface every few years without any substance, and said he has always chosen to ignore them until now. However, this time, his legal team has filed a complaint with the cybercrime division to address the issue formally.
Referring to the woman’s claims as a bid for attention, Sethupathi said the timing of the allegations—just as his latest film Thalaivan Thalaivii was receiving praise—seemed deliberate. He told media, “My family and close friends are upset, but I tell them, ‘Let it slide. This woman is obviously doing it to be noticed. She has her few minutes of fame, let her enjoy it.’” The actor remained composed and asserted that his work and reputation speak for themselves.
Public reaction to the situation has been mixed. While many of Sethupathi’s fans continue to support him and see the accusations as unverified slander, others raised concerns over the broader issue of exploitation in the film industry. As of now, no official investigation has been launched, and the woman who made the post is reportedly in rehabilitation, according to some reports.
In summary, Vijay Sethupathi has strongly denied all casting couch allegations, attributed the claims to jealous elements attempting to harm his reputation, and is taking legal steps to address the matter. The case remains limited to online discourse with no formal legal proceedings initiated at this time.
