Malayalam Superstar Mammootty’s Visit to BJP Leader’s House Sparks Online Row

Published 09 Nov 2026, 19:37 IST

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Mammootty faced backlash after visiting a BJP leader’s home for his daughter’s wedding, with videos of the visit circulating on social media quickly drawing widespread criticism and online attacks against the actor.

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left · 4 outlets

The cyber attacks started after visuals of the actor being received by Mr. Gopalakrishnan and his family members appeared online

— The Hindu
center · 3 outlets

Veteran actor Mammootty's visit to a BJP leader's house in this district has attracted online criticism, apparently from Left supporters, with the saffron party leader hitting out at such attacks. BJP state vice-president B Gopalakrishnan on Monday condemned the online attacks on Mammootty for…

— The New Indian Express
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Malayalam superstar Mammootty faces cyber backlash after attending BJP leader's daughter's wedding

— India Today

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Videos of Mammootty's visit circulating on social media quickly drew widespread criticism and online attacks against the actor.

Coverage arrived over 6 hours — first from Mathrubhumi English, latest from Deccan Chronicle.

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Center 3 (37%)

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 09 Nov 2026, 13:30 IST

Mammootty faces cyberattack over visit to BJP leader Gopalakrishnan's house; latter denies CPM role

Mammootty faces online backlash over visiting BJP leader B. Gopalakrishnan's house. Read why the leader denied CPM workers' role in the attacks.

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The South First Center-Left The South First 09 Nov 2026, 14:38 IST

‘Friendship above politics’: BJP leader Gopalakrishnan defends Mammootty amid online attacks

Gopalakrishnan also spoke about his personal relationships with Mammootty and actor Mohanlal, clarifying that the latter could not attend the wedding as he was out of town. The post ‘Friendship above politics’: BJP leader Gopalakrishnan defends Mammootty amid online attacks appeared first on The…

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India 09 Nov 2026, 14:43 IST

Malayalam superstar Mammootty faces cyber backlash after attending BJP leader's daughter's wedding

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 09 Nov 2026, 15:47 IST

Actor Mammootty's visit to BJP leader's residence sparks criticism; saffron party leader hits out

Thrissur: Top actor Mammootty's visit to a BJP leader's house in this district has attracted online criticism, apparently from Left supporters, with the saffron party leader hitting out at such attacks. BJP state vice-president B Gopalakrishnan on Monday condemned the online attacks on Mammootty for…

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 09 Nov 2026, 17:05 IST

Actor Mammootty's visit to BJP leader Gopalakrishnan's residence sparks criticism

Veteran actor Mammootty's visit to a BJP leader's house in this district has attracted online criticism, apparently from Left supporters, with the saffron party leader hitting out at such attacks. BJP state vice-president B Gopalakrishnan on Monday condemned the online attacks on Mammootty for…

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DT Next Center Daily Thanthi Group 09 Nov 2026, 17:37 IST

Actor Mammootty's visit to BJP leader's residence sparks criticism; saffron party leader hits out

THRISSUR: Top actor Mammootty's visit to a BJP leader's house in this district has attracted online criticism, apparently from Left supporters, with the saffron party leader hitting out at such attacks. BJP state vice-president B Gopalakrishnan on Monday condemned the online attacks on Mammootty for…

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 09 Nov 2026, 18:55 IST

Actor Mammootty faces online attacks over his visit to BJP leader’s residence in Thrissur

The cyber attacks started after visuals of the actor being received by Mr. Gopalakrishnan and his family members appeared online

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings Current article 09 Nov 2026, 19:37 IST

Malayalam Superstar Mammootty’s Visit to BJP Leader’s House Sparks Online Row

Videos of Mammootty's visit circulating on social media quickly drew widespread criticism and online attacks against the actor.

Read at Deccan Chronicle ↗