Actress Niveda Pethuraj reacts to fake news circulating on social media. The rumor that Tamilnadu sports minister and former actor Udayanidhi Stalin bought the actress a luxury residence worth 50 crores in Dubai and that the actress lives there was widely circulated on social media.
The controversial remark was made by YouTuber Savuku Shankar. This video went viral on social media as well. Actress Niveda Pethuraj responded to this campaign. The actress' response was through X.
Niveda stated that she is a person who has been living in Dubai with her family for many years and she has never had to ask anyone for financial help. The actress also asked the journalists to verify the facts before ruining the reputation of a family.
“There is a fake news that someone is spending money generously on my behalf. So far I have remained silent because I thought everyone would show the humanity to confirm whether it is true or not before ruining a girl's life.
My family and I were under a lot of stress for a few days. Think before spreading such false news. I come from a very respectable family. I have been financially independent and stable since the age of 16.
My family still lives in Dubai. We have been in Dubai for over 20 years.
I have never asked any producer, director or hero to cast me or give me film opportunities.
I have done more than 20 films. I have discovered all that by my own efforts. No appetite for money or movies yet. The things being said about me are far from the truth. Since 2002 we have been living in a rented house in Dubai. Also, racing has been my passion since 2013.
I had no idea about organizing racing in Chennai. I lead a very simple life. After overcoming many hardships in life, I am now living in a better state mentally and emotionally. I want to lead a decent and peaceful life like the women in your family.
I don't want to take any legal action. Because I believe there is some humanity left in journalism. If you give any news about me, I request you to find out the truth before ruining the honor of my family. Don't put my family through trauma. Thank you to those who stood with me and spoke for me. May the truth always prevail.” Niveda's words.
Niveda Pethuraj is an actress who is known for her films like Tik Tik Tik, Sankatamizhan and Oru Nal Kooth. The actor is also a qualified driver in first level formula car racing.
