Megastar Mammootty was accused of body shaming director Jude Antony at the teaser launch of the film ‘2018 Everyone is a Hero’. Mammootty at the teaser launch said 'Jude is an intelligent man though he is bald.’

Mammootty expressed regret on Facebook soon after the remark stoked a controversy. His Facebook post said that the words he used in the spirit had upset some people and assured to be more careful the next time.

Jude's reply to megastar’s Facebook post is now going viral on social media. 'I felt the words as a compliment, Mammooka. I apologize for Mammooka expressing regret because of my beautiful head,’ Jude commented. Many including actor and anchor Ramesh Pisharody have liked Jude's comment.