Aishwarya Lekshmi says she faced trolling and backlash following the release of the 2023 film *King of Kotha*, and that it affected her confidence and career in Malayalam cinema. She also reflects on difficulties working again, telling that she does not feel she can work with Dulquer Salmaan again under the circumstances.
The account comes in an interview where she describes how the online backlash influenced her mindset and professional decisions. She links the trolling to the pressure she experienced after the film’s release, suggesting it had longer-term effects rather than being limited to initial reactions.
Across the coverage, the central focus is on her personal recollection of the incident rather than new information about the film itself. Outlets report her statements about trolling, emotional impact, and her view of future collaboration, without presenting evidence or commentary that disputes or independently verifies the claims. The emphasis is therefore on her perspective and what she says the episode changed for her.
