‘The only nose I allow in my business…’: Trisha’s befitting reply to rumour mongers?

Prominent actor Trisha Krishnan has taken a definitive, albeit cryptic, swipe at sections of the media and fans speculating over her private life, amidst intense rumours linking her to the actor-turned-politician and newly appointed Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay.
Rumours concerning the duo have reached a fever pitch in recent weeks amid a slew of high profile incidents. The speculation was supercharged after Vijay was spotted attending a high-profile wedding in the company of Trisha, coming hot on the heels of reports that his wife of nearly thirty years, Sangeetha, had initiated divorce proceedings. Eyebrows were raised further when Trisha was seen among the VIP guests at Vijay’s official chief ministerial swearing-in ceremony.
Taking to Instagram to address the relentless scrutiny, the actor shared a candid photograph with her pet dog, pointedly captioned: "The only nose I allow in my business." Industry insiders and social media commentators have widely interpreted the post as a sharp dressing-down directed at gossip-mongers probing into her personal affairs.
"The only nose I allow in my business." — Trisha Krishnan's response via Instagram.
The pair were also observed together recently when offering their condolences to fellow actor Ajith Kumar following the bereavement of his mother. While reports continue to allege that a relationship between Vijay and a co-star is the driving factor behind the breakdown of his long-standing marriage, both parties have maintained a dignified, strict silence on the matter, refusing to issue formal statements.
A box-office powerhouse
Away from the tabloids, Trisha is currently enjoying an extraordinary professional purple patch. Her latest cinematic outing, the action-thriller Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji and co-starring Suriya, has emerged as the definitive Tamil blockbuster of 2026.
The film has shattered box-office expectations, pulling in a staggering ₹180 crore domestically and comfortably crossing the ₹300 crore milestone globally. Looking ahead, the actor is set to return to the silver screen in the highly anticipated Telugu epic Vishwambhara, sharing the frame with veteran megastar Chiranjeevi.