Kamal Haasan, who faced criticism for his remark that Kannada originated from Tamil, addressed the controversy and social media backlash, with many demanding an apology. He explained that his comment was made "out of love" and added that politicians should leave such discussions to language experts and historians

Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, India launched Operation Sindoor, a coordinated military response involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The forces carried out precision strikes on terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation has drawn strong reactions from several public figures. Actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut expressed her support, while BJP leader Manoj Tiwari also lauded the armed forces. Pawan Kalyan, actor-politician and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, praised the military for their "precise and powerful" action, commending their courage and commitment to national security.