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Lakshmi: Trolls hurt my career after 'King Of Kotha'
8 Sep
Summary
- Film failure led to fewer Malayalam cinema opportunities.
- Actress questioned ability to work with Dulquer Salmaan again.
- Trolling impacted her confidence and performance self-belief.
Aishwarya Lakshmi recently shared how the unsuccessful 2023 film 'King Of Kotha' significantly impacted her career and personal confidence. The film's critical and commercial failure resulted in filmmakers being hesitant to cast her in subsequent Malayalam projects.
The actress revealed that the widespread trolling following the movie's release deeply affected her, causing her to question the validity of negative comments about her acting and dialogue delivery.
This backlash even extended to her professional relationships, as Lakshmi admitted to turning down a commercial collaboration with co-star Dulquer Salmaan due to fears of renewed trolling. She recalled specific instances where comments mocking her on-screen address to Dulquer caused her distress.
'King Of Kotha,' directed by Abhilash Joshiy, featured Dulquer Salmaan and Aishwarya Lakshmi in lead roles. The film, made with a reported budget of Rs 50 crore, reportedly garnered Rs 31.35 crore worldwide, falling short of expectations amid considerable pre-release hype.
