Vairamuthu's Jnanpith Award Sparks Praise and Criticism from Public Figures

Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu was awarded the prestigious 60th Jnanpith Award, prompting congratulations from prominent figures including actors Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, and Pawan Kalyan. Singer Chinmayi Sripaada, who publicly accused Vairamuthu of sexual misconduct during the 2018 MeToo movement, criticized the award and the praise from these celebrities, highlighting the silencing of multiple women’s allegations. She expressed disappointment over the support for Vairamuthu despite the accusations and questioned societal responses to women's trauma.