These Two South Heroines Refuse To Reconcile

There’s no Instagram unfollow or press war, but in the film industry, the distance between these two south beauties, Nayanthara and Trisha, is loud. It’s been years since the cold vibes started, and even now, there’s no sign of a truce. The tension reportedly began around Kuruvi when Trisha grabbed a role that was first offered to Nayanthara. Since then, the quiet game of one-upmanship hasn’t really stopped.

When Trisha passed on Mookuthi Amman, Nayanthara stepped in and turned it into a hit. Then came Thug Life, a film Nayanthara was said to have declined. Trisha did it, and it flopped. These aren’t just industry shuffles. There’s a pattern, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Whether it’s scripts or screen space, they always seem to circle the same projects.

Now, it’s about numbers. Nayanthara was approached to star in a remake of Adivelli and reportedly asked for ₹15 crore. Producers are now said to be in talks with Trisha. Even in their 40s, the two are still chasing major roles, not together, but right alongside each other. It’s less about friendship and more about staying ahead.

They don’t speak about each other. They don’t need to. The choices, the silence, and the timing say enough. In an industry full of staged friendships, this one stands out, two stars who chose competition over reconciliation and never looked back.