Viral video: Actor Gouri Kishan calls out man for body-shaming her in Tamil film presser, gives him fiery retort

Gouri G. Kishan called out a journalist at the Tamil Film “Others” press conference on Thursday, November 6 for body-shaming her after the man asked her co-actor about the actress' weight. In a daring reply, she slammed him, saying that her weight is her choice and does not reflect her talent.

The Chennai Press Club condemned the behaviour of the man for posing an inappropriate question to the actress, renowned for her work in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. “Raising questions aimed at mocking or humiliating a woman artist over her physical appearance, especially in a professional forum meant to discuss a film, is highly unethical, indecent, and condemnable. The Chennai Press Club strongly denounces such behaviour and urges fellow journalists to call out and question individuals who conduct themselves in a sexist or disrespectful manner,” it stated.

What did Gouri say?

“My co-actor was asked, 'We see you picking her up in some romance sequences, how was her weight like'. The second question to the director was that it was a miscasting because the hero is so tall, and I am out of shape or short... He (journalist asking the question) then defended it for a long time... For some people in the presser, women are just there, they should not have an opinion...” Gouri responded.

Stating that the journalist defended his questions by calling them "facts", Gouri added, “For some people, women are just there and they shouldn't have an opinion. I was sidelined for the same reason. The fact that nobody spoke up is like everybody is ready to let go. What I want to do with my body is my choice. Such things can open up a lot of issues surrounding mental health, self-confidence, and self-esteem.”

After the incident, numerous people expressed their support for Gouri, including actors Samyuktha Viswanathan, Khushbu Sundar, Radikaa Sarathkumar, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and filmmaker PA Ranjith.

Directed by Abin Hariharan, Others stars Gouri alongside Aditya Madhavan in the lead roles. The film also features Anju Kurian, Munishkanth, Hareesh Peradi, Nandu, Jagan, Mala Parvathy, and Vinoth Sagar, among others. Others hit theatres on November 7, 2025.