The backlash continues for Mani Ratnam’s “Thug Life” song “Sugar Baby”, as a new rehearsal video fuels criticism online.
Actor Trisha Krishnan is facing online backlash for her dance performance in the song “Sugar Baby” from Mani Ratnam’s upcoming film Thug Life. The AR Rahman-composed track, already under scrutiny for its unusual title and choreography, found itself at the center of further controversy after choreographer Roshini Nair shared a behind-the-scenes rehearsal video on Instagram.
Rehearsal Video Goes Viral
Roshini Nair posted a clip showing her practicing the signature hook step of “Sugar Baby” alongside Trisha Krishnan.
The post showed a side-by-side comparison of Roshini’s energetic and expressive moves versus Trisha’s final on-camera performance. It didn’t take long for social media users to flood the comments section with strong opinions.
Internet Reacts: “Trisha Ruined It”
While some acknowledged the creativity of the choreography, many believed Trisha failed to do justice to it. A common sentiment was that the step itself wasn’t the problem — it was Trisha’s execution that fell short.
“Choreographer nailed it… Trisha hmmmm,” one user remarked. Another wrote, “It’s not a bad step, it’s Trisha who did bad.” A more blunt comment read, “I don’t know what Trisha is doing.”
Many users felt that Roshini herself should have performed in the song, praising her energy and facial expressions. One viewer commented, “The song would have been better if the choreographer acted instead.”
Several even suggested that Trisha had “ruined” what was otherwise a fun and catchy dance move.
Questions About Longevity
Beyond the dance, some questioned Trisha’s overall performance abilities. One user candidly said,
Another chimed in, “I still don’t understand how she survived in the industry for so long and has a huge fan following… maybe purely because of good scripts.”
Background on Thug Life
Thug Life is Mani Ratnam’s much-anticipated action drama starring Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, and Trisha Krishnan in key roles. While the film has generated buzz for its stellar cast and AR Rahman’s music, “Sugar Baby” seems to be stirring more controversy than excitement.
As the debate over Trisha’s performance heats up online, it remains to be seen whether the full release of Thug Life can win back fans’ favour — or if this backlash will linger.
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