Malayalam actress Swasika Vijay, known for her work across Malayalam films and television, recently came under criticism from fans after sharing vacation photos and videos from the Maldives on social media. Swasika, whose real name is Pooja Vijay, began her career in Tamil cinema before gaining popularity in Malayalam. She married recently and has continued to actively engage with her audience through social media.
In her posts, Swasika introduced her followers to the beautiful beach surroundings and her stay in the Maldives. However, these posts sparked a debate among followers, with some questioning her choice of destination in light of recent India-Maldives political tensions. Comments criticizing her decision included, “Why go to the Maldives, where they don’t seem to want Indians?” and “Didn’t find any other tourist spot?” Some fans expressed concern that her visit supported a country whose government recently promoted the “India Out” slogan.
Amid the backlash, some fans defended her choice, noting that India continues diplomatic relations with the Maldives, even inviting their president as a guest for official events. On the other side, some pointed out that Swasika’s travel choices show a lack of awareness of political issues, labeling such tourists as “educated illiterates.”
This incident comes shortly after Swasika received support for responding to a derogatory comment on one of her recent photos. When a troll commented, “There’s no use not showing your navel, girl,” Swasika coolly replied, “That’s enough.” Many praised her confidence and grace, with supportive fans commenting on her beauty, calling her “an angel from heaven.”
With Swasika’s posts sparking both admiration and controversy, fans now wait to see if the actress will respond to this recent wave of criticism.
