THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a surprising turn of events, popular actor Bheeman Raghu, who recently switched his allegiance from the BJP to the CPM, is facing widespread online backlash due to remarks made in a recent interview. The actor's comments about Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan have triggered a number of trolls across various social media platforms.

During the interview with an online media platform, Bheeman Raghu expressed his admiration for Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, stating, "I like Pinarayi Vijayan very much. What are people saying about Pinarayi Vijayan? That he's a corrupt minister. Let me ask, who is there who does not lick his hand in the sugar pot?" These remarks have grabbed attention and resulted in humorous memes and comments circulating on social media.

While some social media users applauded Bheeman Raghu for speaking his mind, with comments such as "Bheeman Raghu is a comrade who calls out the truth," others took a lighthearted approach, jokingly stating, "Naav chatichashane lelu allu..."

Bheeman Raghu's departure from the BJP came after renowned directors Ramasimhan and Rajasenan announced their inability to align with the party. Upon joining the CPM, the actor expressed disappointment, mentioning that not only did he not receive the expected recognition, but the respect he had was also diminished after joining the BJP.

Speaking about his decision to join the CPM, Bheeman Raghu proudly proclaimed, "I am proud to work with a bold man like Pinarayi Vijayan. He is different from others, he says what he has to say, he is not into corruption." These remarks further fueled the ongoing discussions surrounding the actor's political shift.