Jwala Gutta Takes Indirect Dig at Samantha?

Indian badminton player Jwala Gutta recently commented on the social media feud involving actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and hepatologist Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, also known as The Liver Doc. Jwala expressed concerns about Samantha's promotion of alternative medical treatments to her followers. She questioned who would be responsible if any of these treatments led to serious harm. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), she talked about the risks involved and urged Samantha and the medical professionals she collaborates with to consider the consequences of their advice.

Jwala's tweet stated, "My only question to the celeb who's prescribing medicine to the huge number of people who are following her... I understand the intention is to help... But... just in case... just in case the prescription doesn't help and causes a fatality... will you be taking responsibility too? Will the doctor who you have tagged also take the responsibility?"

The controversy started when Samantha promoted nebulizing hydrogen peroxide and distilled water as an alternative treatment for viral infections on social media. This led to sharp criticism from The Liver Doc, who accused Samantha of spreading health misinformation and suggested she could face legal consequences.

In response, Samantha clarified that her recommendations were based on personal experience and noted the effectiveness she perceived from alternative treatments. However, she acknowledged the need for caution when offering medical advice in public forums.

Several celebrities including Varun Dhawan, Rhea Chakraborty and Manchu Lakshmi, voiced their support for Samantha. Meanwhile, musician Ricky Kej agreed with The Liver Doc's concerns but criticized his approach.