Kamal Haasan’s ‘Banana’ joke on Trisha Krishnan at Thug Life event divide internet, netizens say "Nothing double meaning here"

Netizens defend Kamal Haasan’s ‘Banana’ joke on Trisha Krishnan at Thug Life event, say "Nothing double meaning here"

Kamal Haasan recently found himself at the center of a debate after making a joke about Trisha Krishnan during a promotional event for Mani Ratnam's Thug Life. The joke, which some perceived as inappropriate, left the internet divided.

During the event, Trisha was asked about her favorite dish, to which she responded, “I like eating them all, but I like boiled banana more. What's it called?” She was referring to pazham pori, a type of banana fritter. Kamal Haasan, in his typical playful style, reminded her of the name and quipped, “She doesn’t know the name but likes putting it in her mouth.” Trisha laughed, and Kamal Haasan playfully patted her knee, signaling that the comment was made in jest. The video of the exchange quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter).

Imagine the outrage if any Telugu senior hero passed the same comment. Disgusting!! pic.twitter.com/d7xhtYesMu

Aakashavaani (@TheAakashavaani) April 21, 2025

While some viewers took offense to the comment, interpreting it as having a double meaning, others defended Kamal Haasan, arguing that it was just innocent banter. One fan wrote, “This is a very jovial dialogue usually used in most Tamil Houses by moms & Dads. Nothing disgusting in this.” Another user chimed in, “Nothing double meaning here... Trisha forget the name of the food she likes... Kamal replied that she eats but doesn’t know the name of the food.”

Some took issue with the negative reactions, stating, “There is nothing wrong here da mairu. So pathetic that you are so used to watching your perverted heroes that you think everyone is like that.” Others added, “I am Tamil and I am not a Kamal fan. But I don't think he meant it in the meaning you are thinking. Everyone finds out what's offensive only after reading the comments. We all tease our friends if they don't know something.”

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Thug Life, which stars Kamal Haasan, Trisha, and others, is set to release in theatres on June 5. The film marks the reunion of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam nearly four decades after Nayakan (1987).