Actress Aishwarya Lekshmi says online trolling following *King of Kotha* has affected her confidence and career prospects. She describes how backlash over a line she delivered in the film left her hurt, and she says the overall response to the movie makes filmmakers less willing to approach her for new projects. She also says she has become hesitant about working again with Dulquer Salmaan after the experience.
Lekshmi also discusses how the film’s outcome translates into industry caution, with some filmmakers reportedly reluctant to cast her in Malayalam. She adds that she turned down an advertisement opportunity with Dulquer Salmaan, linking the decision to concerns about future collaborations in the wake of the trolling.
Across the accounts, both outlets describe the same central claims: the trolling is personal and specific, it follows *King of Kotha*’s reception, and it leads to professional hesitation—both from industry players and from the actress regarding renewed work with Dulquer Salmaan.
