The student union of the Government Law College in Ernakulam, Kerala, has issued an apology to Soorarai Pottru actress Aparna Balamurali after a student misbehaved with her during the promotions of her upcoming Malayalam film, Thankam, inside the campus. The college union informed on social media that they regretted the unfortunate incident, while further assuring that they have taken serious note of the issue. The statement read, "It is very regrettable that the unfortunate incident happened against the film star at the union inauguration ceremony held at Law College today (18/01/2023). During the incident itself, the union official had tried to prevent such behaviour and expressed regret on behalf of the union. The college union sincerely regrets the difficulty the star has faced in connection with this incident. The union is looking at such an issue very seriously." Below is Government Law College's Instagram post:
Aparna Balamurali visited the Government Law College, Ernakulam, along with leading Malayalam actor Vineeth Srinivasan, to promote their latest film, Thankam, which is slated to open in cinemas on January 26. During the film's promotions on the college campus, a law student got on the stage without seeking permission from the organizer and went on to present a bouquet of flowers to Aparna, while asking her to pose for a photo with him. The incident, which was captured on video, showed the student attempting to put his hands around the actress' shoulder, which made her uncomfortable. Aparna had managed to ward off the student's advances and asked him to stop coming close to her, who tried apologizing on the stage. Later, in a response to a post, Aparna commented saying that she was "speechless" and shocked about how such an incident had taken place in a law college.
