'He’s human too”; Gokul Suresh defends brother Madhav amid trolls; says hurtful trolls crosses the line

Actor Gokul Suresh has spoken out candidly in defense of his younger brother Madhav Suresh, who has been the target of online trolling following his debut film.While many critics have dismissed Madhav's acting, Gokul shared that beyond the strength he shows in public, his brother likely feels the emotional weight of the constant ridicule.“He may seem strong on the outside, but he’s human too,” Gokul said in a recent interview with Kairali TV during promotions for his film 'Sumathi Valavu'. Gokul made an emotional appeal for compassion, pointing out that while playful trolling is part of the internet culture, it shouldn’t come at the cost of someone’s mental well-being. “If it’s all just in good fun, that’s fine. But don’t do it in a way that makes someone feel bad. Don’t emotionally hurt him,” he urged. Referring to Madhav as being “just a kid” compared to him, Gokul said he often struggles with the urge to retaliate. “When people speak ill of him, I honestly feel like giving them a solid beating,” he admitted, “But if I start doing that, I won’t know where to stop—and then I’ll be painted as the villain.”Despite the harshness of the public response, Gokul tried to find a silver lining. “I’ve been working for eight or nine years now. I don’t even know how well Malayalees know me. But they recognized you (Madhav) so quickly. That itself is something to be proud of,” he said, directing his words toward his brother. Madhav, too, had earlier responded to the criticism with quiet confidence, saying, “If I ever feel like I really can’t act, I’ll stop and leave. Until then, you’ll continue to see me here.”Meanwhile, Madhav Suresh was recently seen in the Suresh Gopi starrer 'JSK' which received decent reviews from the audiences.