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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nAishwarya Lakshmi<\/a> has opened up about how the failure and subsequent trolling surrounding the 2023 Malayalam film \u2018King Of Kotha\u2019 affected her career and confidence. The actress revealed that the film\u2019s poor reception resulted in fewer opportunities in Malayalam cinema and even made her question whether she could work with co-star Dulquer Salmaan<\/a> again.<\/p>\n During a conversation with television presenter Ranjini Haridas on her YouTube channel, Aishwarya said the debacle of \u2018King Of Kotha\u2019 made filmmakers hesitant to cast her.According to the actress, the trolling that followed the film\u2019s release also had a significant impact on her confidence. She admitted that repeated criticism of her performance and dialogue delivery made her wonder whether some of the negative comments were justified.\u201cKing of Kotha came amid huge hype in 2023. But after that, it felt like the Malayalam industry was afraid to cast me anymore. Not just me; Dulquer and the film\u2019s crew also faced trolls. My acting and dialogue delivery were all trolled. But many times, I have also felt that what they say is right,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Aishwarya also recalled how the trolling affected her willingness to work with Dulquer again. She revealed that she once turned down a commercial in which she was supposed to appear alongside the actor.The actress said she was particularly affected by comments mocking the way she addressed Dulquer as \u201cRajuvetta\u201d in \u2018King Of Kotha\u2019. She recalled an incident during the shooting of \u2018Hello Mummy\u2019 (2024), when an assistant director reportedly made fun of her over it.\u201cMany people made fun of me for the way I called Dulquer \u2018Rajuvetta\u2019 in the film. It hurt me deeply when an assistant director (AD) called me that and made fun of me during the shooting of Hello Mummy (2024). Like that, many things happened,\u201d she said.She further revealed that when an advertisement featuring her and Dulquer was offered to her, she became concerned that the collaboration could trigger further trolling.\u201cAfter that, I had an ad shoot coming up with Dulquer. But I told the team, \u2018The repercussions have been terrible; it will be trouble for you.\u2019 I don\u2019t think I can work with Dulquer anymore. Such trolls have affected me that much,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n Helmed by Abhilash Joshiy in his directorial debut, \u2018King Of Kotha\u2019 featured Dulquer Salmaan and Aishwarya Lakshmi in the lead roles. The gangster drama also starred Shabeer Kallarakkal, Prasanna, Gokul Suresh, Nyla Usha and Chemban Vinod Jose.The film, which arrived in theatres amid considerable hype, faced heavy criticism and trolling following its release, with the performances of its lead actors also coming under scrutiny.Made on a reported budget of Rs 50 crore, \u2018King Of Kotha\u2019 reportedly earned Rs 31.35 crore worldwide, according to Sacnilk.<\/div>\nAishwarya reveals she turned down an ad with Dulquer Salmaan<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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