Anjali Sivaraman Sets the Record Straight on Her Tamil Heritage Amidst Trolls

Clarification from Anjali Sivaraman

Recent comments targeting actor Anjali Sivaraman have highlighted issues around identity and representation in Tamil cinema. Following a negative remark from an online troll, Anjali decided to clarify her background, asserting her Tamil roots and addressing the misinformation.

Anjali’s Response via Social Media

Over the weekend, Anjali took to Instagram to share a powerful message. She addressed an incident where a troll attempted to belittle her role in the movie *Bad Girl* while questioning her identity in a derogatory manner.

The troll’s message was laden with offensive remarks, implying that Anjali, born to Tamil parents, did not deserve her role. Instead of ignoring the hateful comments, she courageously decided to confront the situation with clarity.

In her video response, she emphasized, “I am Tamilian. If you simply Google my name, it’s clear. My mother and father are both Tamilian, and my family identifies as such. Though I may not speak Tamil fluently, I understand it perfectly. Instead of hurling baseless insults, take a moment to do your research.”

About *Bad Girl* and Anjali Sivaraman

The film *Bad Girl*, directed by Varsha Bharath and produced by Vetrimaaran, features Anjali Sivaraman alongside prominent actors like Shanthipriya and Hridhu Haroon. This Tamil coming-of-age tale has received favorable reviews from audiences and critics alike.

Anjali commenced her acting career in 2018 with the web series *PM Selfiewallie* and gained further acclaim for her role in the Netflix series *Class*. With her recent big-screen debut in *Bad Girl*, she is already capturing attention in the Tamil cinema scene.

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