Gokul Suresh snubs paparazzi over brother Madhav’s film role: 'I know you twist headlines'

Actor Gokul Suresh recently made headlines for firmly refusing to answer questions about his brother Madhav Suresh’s performance in the film 'Janaki V vs State of Kerala'.Gokul, who accompanied his father Suresh Gopi to watch the movie, was approached by a group of YouTubers posing questions outside the theatre. In a sharp response, Gokul said, "I choose not to respond to paparazzi. Whatever I say gets misrepresented, passed around, and turned into multiple headlines. I’m well aware of how this game is played."His remarks were captured on video and later shared by the same YouTubers — a move that quickly sparked widespread online discussion. Many viewers applauded Gokul for taking a strong stand against what they called the “sensationalism culture” rampant in digital celebrity coverage.Several social media users praised his composure and transparency, noting that many YouTube paparazzi-style channels often manipulate short clips to generate clickable content. One netizen commented, "What Gokul said is correct." Another comment read, "That's an apt response." A third comment read, "Great job Gokul."Meanwhile, Gokul’s brother Madhav Suresh had earlier opened up about similar challenges. The actor cited cyberattacks and the stress of misleading headlines.Madhav plays a key supporting role in Janaki V vs State of Kerala, a courtroom drama that has generated significant buzz for its strong performances and layered social themes. ETimes gave the movie a rating of 2.5 stars for the film and an excerpt from our review reads, "The film does suffer from its length and a muddled screenplay. A tighter, crisper edit would have served it better. While Suresh Gopi’s monologues are familiar to Malayali audiences, they could have been trimmed without taking anything away from the film. Towards the climax, the lengthy dialogues become long-winded and, frankly, grating so close to the resolution. Some awkward English dialogues also stand out. That Pravin resists opting for a “socially acceptable” ending, however, makes the film watchable."