“Shame On You”: Keerthy Suresh’s Maldives Post Sparks Online Outrage
Keerthy Suresh’s Maldives vacation post drew sharp criticism from netizens, who accused her of promoting the country amid diplomatic tensions with India.
As conversations around celebrity responsibility and national sentiment grow louder on social media, even the most peaceful vacation can spark unexpected controversy. Indian actress Keerthy Suresh, known for her graceful on-screen presence, recently shared a stunning photo dump from her trip to the Maldives. What seemed like a harmless, picturesque update – complete with serene ocean views, luxury stays, and romantic beach strolls – quickly turned troublesome. While many fans praised the pictures and videos, others criticized the actress for promoting tourism in a country at the centre of diplomatic tensions with India.
Keerthy Suresh, known for her roles in ‘Mahanati’ and ‘Dasara’, took to Instagram to post a string of photos and videos from her recent getaway. She captioned the post, “Mentally in #Maldives Physically here (Scroll till the end to see).”
Check out Keerthy Suresh’s Instagram post below:
The post featured sun-kissed selfies, romantic beach strolls, kayaking adventures, stunning night views, and carefully plated exotic cuisine – all showcasing the luxury and beauty of the island nation. In one image, Keerthy is seen smiling in a hat and pearl earrings in a tropical setting. In another, she’s gliding over crystal-clear waters in a transparent kayak, with the sea stretching endlessly ahead.
While fans flooded the comments with heart emojis and praise for her vacation style, not everyone was pleased. A section of Instagram users criticized the actress for traveling to and promoting Maldives at a time when tensions between India and the island nation had triggered widespread calls for a tourism boycott.
One user wrote, “Shame on you, still supporting Maldives tourism ? U lost my respect.”
Another echoed the sentiment, commenting, “Maldives ka issue solve hogya kya?? All Indians are traveling again to this place!!”
Some took a harsher route, accusing Keerthy of ignoring national pride. “It’s disappointing to see celebs promoting the Maldives — a nation that insulted India and our PM. Is a free trip worth more than national pride?” a social media user questioned.
Another user said, “Good evening madam If you are promoting Maldives then you are going to boycott from your films.”
“Maldives hate India, but Indian celebrities love Maldives,” another comment on the post read.
The controversy stems from a recent diplomatic standoff where derogatory remarks were allegedly made by Maldivian officials about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leading to a public outcry and a call from many Indian social media users to shun the Maldives as a travel destination.
Despite the backlash, Keerthy hasn’t responded to the criticism. Her post continues to garner likes — over 709,824 likes and comments ranging from glowing admiration for her vacation aesthetics to sharp rebukes over her choice of destination.
