Is Simran feuding with Jyotika? Actor reveals getting mean comments, drops a ‘dabba’ hint

Simran's speech at the JFW Movie Awards revealed her hurt over an insult from a female co-star, igniting online speculation about who it was.

Actor Simran, who was a leading star in Tamil and Telugu cinema in the early 2000s, opened up at a recent awards ceremony about being subtly insulted by a female co-star. Without naming anyone, Simran said the actor had shaded her for taking on “aunty roles” in films. Clearly hurt, Simran responded during her speech by saying she had earned her place in the industry and wasn’t ashamed of the work she was doing now.

Simran's recent awards speech about being insulted by a female co-star has sparked speculation online, with fans guessing it could be Jyotika.

The moment quickly went viral on social media, sparking speculation about who she was referring to. While no names were mentioned, fans online began guessing — with some pointing fingers at Jyotika, Trisha Krishnan, or Laila. None of the actors involved have commented on the matter so far. (Also Read: Suriya calls wife Jyotika his ‘kannadi poo Jo’ at Retro trailer launch: ‘My journey wouldn't be joyous without her’)

What did Simran say?

Simran received an award at the JFW Movie Awards and delivered a fiery speech there. Talking about a female co-star who was recently rude to her, she said, “Just recently, I sent a message to a female co-actor saying, I was surprised to see you in that role. Immediately, I got a message from her saying, at least it’s better, I’m not doing an aunty role. Such an insensitive message…actually I did not expect. It’s her opinion, but I felt I could’ve gotten a better answer.”

She then stated that she felt it was better to do ‘aunty roles’ than ‘dabba roles’, “I felt it’s better to do aunty roles…and main aunty roles. Mother of 25-year-olds, you know that I’ve also done in Kannathil Muthamittal, rather than playing dabba roles and doing nothing. We should feel confident in what we all want to do. I don’t deserve this; I’ve earned this on my own. Whether it is an aunty role or a mother role or I don’t want to say…whichever role. It is my choice, and it has earned me a good name.”

Internet speculates

While Simran did not name the actor who sent her the text, the internet was quick to dig for clues. Some thought she was speaking of Laila, with whom she shared the screen in her recent film Sabdham. Others thought it was Trisha, with whom she acted in Good Bad Ugly. Some thought the ‘dabba’ comment was a reference to Dabba Cartel and that she was talking about Jyotika. “Not sure if it is trisha or jothika - either way no one has the right to comment on true queen simran,” commented one Redditor.

An X (formerly Twitter) user posted an old clip of Laila, joking, “decade long beef is back on.” Another person on X speculated, “It's Trisha who said that to Simran.. Such a toxic lady she is.” One wrote, “Fans are confused, is it Jyothika or Laila. Whoever said, it will be very insensitive.” However, Jyotika’s fans reminded people that she recently mentioned Simran as one of her favourite actors in an interview, “Jo mam and Simran mam are in a good relationship but few groups are creating fake narratives here. Their regular hobby is to spread negativity when Suriya anna film is nearing and hardly trying to pull down him and his family down.”