Sreedevi reacts to Mohanlal calling Tashi ‘Santosh’ in Bigg Boss Malayalam 8, says, “It is never an insult if someone calls me by my official name”

Despite the suspense and confrontations in Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8, disagreements and differing opinions have also emerged outside the house. After host Mohanlal confronted contestant Tashi in the latest episode, calling him by his official name, Santosh, and asking the other housemates to use it, the incident drew mixed reactions from content creators, influencers, and the general audience online. Among those who reacted to the social media discussion was content creator Sreedevi Gopinath.In her video, Sreedevi compared it to her own situation. “If my name is Sreedevi and people call me Devu, it is never an insult if someone calls me by my official name, Sreedevi. I cannot understand why this is being circulated on social media as a huge revolution,” she explained.Sreedevi further referred to Aadhaar-related formalities to explain her point, arguing that a preferred name cannot simply replace the name recorded in official documents without following the prescribed procedure. She connected this reasoning to the reactions surrounding Mohanlal’s decision to call Tashi Santosh and ask the other contestants to do the same.Sreedevi also referred to Tashi’s remarks in the Line Cut interview hosted by Anjali Nambiar, claiming that Tashi had acknowledged Santosh as his official name. She added that Anjali had also mentioned having the relevant official documents to prove this.Referring to Bigg Boss, Sreedevi said that it is not just a physical game but also one that puts contestants under mental pressure. Expressing her belief that Mohanlal had a reason for addressing the contestant as Santosh, she said, “If someone like Lalettan calls Tashi by his official name, Santosh, I believe there must be proper certainty behind it.”Sreedevi’s comments add another perspective to the debate over Mohanlal’s insistence on using Santosh’s name and asking the housemates to follow suit. The discussion raises questions about the distinction between a contestant’s official name and the name by which he is popularly known.For the uninitiated, the latest weekend episode saw Mohanlal confront Tashi over his conduct during the Mittayi Pattanam task. As a consequence, Tashi was nominated by the host for the next three weeks. Mohanlal also insisted that the other housemates call him by his official name, Santosh.Get the latest TV News, TV Shows and more. Download the TOI app.