Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 preview: Mohanlal slams Lakshmi over insensitive comment on lesbian couple Adhila and Noora, says “If you can’t stand them, leave the house”

A powerful and much-discussed promo from the upcoming weekend episode of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 has taken social media by storm, as host Mohanlal calls out contestant Lakshmi for her derogatory comments against fellow housemates Adhila and Noora, who are in a same-sex relationship.

The video has gone viral, drawing widespread praise for the show and its host for taking a clear stand against homophobia.The teaser opens with a visibly serious Mohanlal addressing Lakshmi in front of all the contestants during the weekend interaction. Referring to a controversial statement Lakshmi made earlier in the week, the superstar asks sharply, "Who are the ones who can't be welcomed at home? You need to answer this."Lakshmi, attempting to defend her stance, responds by saying she "personally cannot accept homosexual relationships."This immediately prompts a stern rebuttal from the host. "Why do they bother about your disagreement? I will welcome them to my home. What right do you have to call them ‘people who can’t be welcomed to a home’? Why are you troubling them? If you can’t stand them, leave the show," Mohanlal asserts, earning instant admiration from viewers.

Fellow contestant Mastani was also brought into the conversation during the promo, as she had expressed discomfort with what she described as "normalising" same-sex relationships. Mohanlal questioned her views as well, continuing the much-needed conversation around inclusivity, acceptance, and dignity within the reality show space.

The controversy stems from a recent episode where, during a heated argument, Lakshmi targeted Adhila and Noora by saying that people like them "can’t even live openly in society" and that they "would not even be let into the houses of other contestants."

The comments were not only discriminatory but deeply hurtful to Adhila, who was seen emotionally affected but chose not to confront Lakshmi at the moment.The promo, which dropped earlier today, has quickly become one of the most talked-about moments of Bigg Boss Malayalam 7. Fans and LGBTQ+ advocates have applauded the show's producers and Mohanlal for not brushing the incident under the carpet.