Actor Dhanush’s recent video of him having a fun time with his son Lingaa has once again become a hot topic on social media. Fans are now widely sharing the clip, in which Dhanush says, “Lingaa baby… If you are bad, I am your dad”, which is a play on his popular ‘Maari 2’ dialogue. The light-hearted exchange has resurfaced just as the actor is facing online criticism over a motivational story he recently narrated. As both videos continue to circulate, they have sparked fresh discussions across social media platforms.
Dhanush’s ‘kutty story’ faces trolling after citing similarities with Les Brown’s speech
The latest buzz began after Dhanush addressed fans at a blood donation camp organised by his fan club. During his speech, he urged fans to continue engaging in social service and shared a personal story about playing video games with his son Lingaa. He recalled that he usually allowed Lingaa to win one game after winning the first two. However, one day he won every match, and his son insisted on playing again because he had not won even once. Dhanush said the incident taught him that people should never stop trying until they succeed. Soon after the speech went viral, several social media users claimed the story closely resembled an old motivational speech by globally known speaker Les Brown, leading to memes, trolls, and comparisons online.
Internet users compare both videos as debate grows
As the controversy picked up, many users began posting clips of Dhanush’s speech alongside Les Brown’s earlier talk. In Les Brown’s version, he had also described playing games with his son and intentionally losing to build the child’s confidence. Many internet users felt that not only the central message but even the way the story was narrated appeared similar. Some people took Dhanush to task for allegedly cribbing the anecdote without due acknowledgement, while others said that motivational stories often get retold in different forms and the lesson was more important than the origin. Since then, the debate has become one of the most talked-about entertainment topics online.
Viral father-son clip adds a different dimension to the conversation
Amid the trolling, the video of Dhanush and Lingaa has added a more personal, emotional touch to the conversation. Fans have been sharing the dialogue inspired by ‘Maari 2’ and calling it one of the sweetest off-screen moments of the actor with his son. The viral ‘kutty story’ may have divided opinions, but the father-son clip has taken us back to Dhanush’s playful bond with Lingaa. In the midst of the ongoing social media debate over the speech, the throwback clip has taken on a life of its own, once again showing how quickly older celebrity moments can resurface when new controversies arise.
