Mammootty faces backlash over visit to BJP leader's home for daughter's wedding

Malayalam superstar Mammootty has come under widespread criticism on social media after visiting the home of BJP state vice-president B Gopalakrishnan following his daughter's wedding. The critics argue that the actor should not maintain such close relations with someone who, according to them, holds a divisive and communal ideology.The online attacks were primarily from Left-leaning handles and the BJP leader hit back, saying personal relations should not be viewed through political lenses. Meanwhile, senior CPI(M) leaders have distanced the party from the controversy, insisting that those targeting the actor do not represent the organisation.Mammootty visited Gopalakrishnan's home in Thrissur on Sunday evening, after missing his daughter's wedding, which was held at Guruvayur on November 1. Videos of the actor's visit subsequently circulated on social media, triggering criticism from several users.The wedding was attended by several prominent political leaders cutting across party lines, besides celebrities.