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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Tini Tom–Prem Nazir' controversy: Actor's remark sparks backlash, Maniyanpilla Raju hits back
Actor and comedian Tini Tom recently found himself in the middle of a controversy after making a sensitive comment about legendary Malayalam actor Prem Nazir . The situation became more serious when actor Maniyanpilla Raju , whose name was mentioned by Tini Tom , publicly denied the claim. Come, let's see what all Tini Tom said and how the controversy unfolded. About Tini Tom Tini Tom is a Malayalam film actor and comedian known for his supporting and comedy roles. He became popular through television comedy shows and later moved into films, he is known for his humour, timing, and lively screen presence. Tini Tom's Controversial Statement According to the reports of Onmanorama, recently, Tini Tom made a controversial statement about legendary actor Prem Nazir. During a public interaction, Tini Tom claimed that Prem Nazir, one of the most iconic figures in Malayalam cinema , spent his final days in tears because no filmmakers were approaching him with new roles. He added that this information was shared with him by fellow actor Maniyanpilla Raju . This comment quickly went viral on social media and drew strong reactions from everyone. Maniyanpilla Raju's Response Following the backlash, Maniyanpilla Raju responded strongly to this statement. Raju had a phone conversation with director Alappuzha Ashraf, who later released the audio clip on his YouTube channel, Raju clearly denied ever saying anything like that about Prem Nazir. He said he was shocked to hear that his name was being used to spread such false claims. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More He added that he had worked in around 10 to 15 movies with Prem Nazir and had only good memories of him. Raju said he always looked up to Nazir with great respect and considered him a kind and divine human being. Maniyanpilla Raju did not hesitate to criticise Tini Tom for making up such a story. He pointed out that Tini Tom had never even met Prem Nazir yet spoke about his personal life as if he knew him. Raju said that Tini Tom had a habit of making careless statements and had created trouble before because of such behavior. He even remarked, "I think he is crazy,' and warned that many fans would not forgive him for this. The matter worsened when legal grievances were lodged by members of the public against Tini Tom's statements. Maniyanpilla Raju called upon Tini Tom to withdraw his statements and give a decent public apology. Tini Tom's Apology Following the outrage among the public and Maniyanpilla Raju's reaction, Tini Tom uploaded an apology video on social media. In the video, he explained that he never intended to offend Prem Nazir and termed him as a legend. He explained that he was misquoted and if his words had hurt anybody, he was really sorry.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tini Tom issues apology over remarks about Prem Nazir: 'I never intended disrespect'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actor Tini Tom has publicly apologized after facing backlash over remarks he made about Malayalam cinema legend Prem Nazir. Expressing regret over his words, the actor insisted that his words were misinterpreted and never meant to offend. "Who am I to speak ill of such a legend?" Tini Tom began his statement by humbly acknowledging Prem Nazir's towering stature in Malayalam cinema. 'There are millions who worship Nazir sir as the God of Malayalam cinema. I am just a small admirer among them. Where he stands and where I am — there is no comparison,' he said. The controversy began after an excerpt from an interview circulated online, in which Tini Tom was quoted saying Prem Nazir spent his final days visiting the homes of fellow actors Adoor Bhasi and Bahadoor in tears due to a lack of film offers. The comment sparked outrage, with actress Bhagyalakshmi among those criticizing him for spreading what she termed a 'deeply hurtful' narrative. 'Never intended to hurt anyone' In his video, Tini Tom explained that he was simply recounting an anecdote shared with him by a senior figure in the industry. 'It was not something I invented. I haven't even met Nazir sir in person. What I said was shared with respect, not mockery or belittlement,' he said. Tini Tom addresses allegations against him He emphasized that the comment was taken out of context and that several news articles based on the clip were misleading. He also pointed out that his deep admiration for Prem Nazir has been evident throughout his career — including his close association with the actor's fan clubs and his ongoing interactions with Nazir's son, Shanavas. 'Ready to apologize without conditions' Tini Tom concluded his statement with a sincere apology: 'If I've made a mistake, I am ready to apologize unconditionally — even to fall at the feet of the great legend if needed.' He added that he has always tried to live by the principle of not hurting others, even unintentionally.
