Santhosh Varki, who became a viral sensation with his review of Mohanlal’s film Aaraattu, has once again landed in the limelight—and not for the right reasons. Known as “Aaraattan” on social media since his breakout, Santhosh gained popularity for sharing his opinions on films. However, his statements about wishing to marry certain actresses have previously drawn heavy criticism.
This time, Santhosh Varki is under fire for his comments about actress Aishwarya Lekshmi during the release of her new film Hello Mommy. The film, co-starring Sharafudheen, was released .
Santhosh reportedly told the media, “I’ve expressed my interest in doing a lip-lock scene with Aishwarya Lekshmi before on an Instagram reel.” This statement triggered a storm of criticism and trolling on social media. Many netizens condemned his remarks, accusing him of disrespecting women and seeking undue attention.
Comments on social media include:
•“I wish someone played a character to slap him, it wouldn’t hurt since it’s not real, right?”
•“At night, he will be live-streaming, asking for more attention despite the backlash.”
•“How shameless can someone be to publicly humiliate a woman like this?”
Adding fuel to the fire, another video featuring Aishwarya Lekshmi and Santhosh Varki has gone viral. In the clip, Santhosh is seen approaching Aishwarya in front of a theater, introducing himself, and extending his hand for a handshake. Realizing who he is, Aishwarya quickly withdraws her hand and walks away.
This video too attracted heavy trolling:
•“Aaraattan will go live tonight again, probably lying on the floor and ranting.”
•“First time seeing someone so shameless. What sins did he commit in his past life to end up like this?”
•“Such a disgrace to Malayalis. How embarrassing!”
Despite the backlash, Santhosh Varki remains a topic of discussion, and many are curious to see whether he will respond to the criticism or attempt to defend himself.
