I have issue with the name 'Kuzhimanthi' and not the food; VK Sreeraman expresses regret

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Actor and writer VK Sreeraman has expressed his regret in the context of the controversy over his Facebook post about 'Kuzhimanthi'. Taking it to Facebook, Sreeraman wrote that he has eaten the food called Kuzhimanthi and has no issue with the food.

'I have an issue with the name 'Kuzhimanthi', not the food. We all have the freedom to express our opinions. I believe in that democracy. My objection has made some people angry and saddened others. It saddens me that I am the cause of all this. I would like to convey my regrets,' Sreeraman wrote.

Earlier, a controversy had erupted after Sreeraman wrote that he would like to ban the word 'kuzhimanthi'. Following this, many people came forward supporting and opposing his view.