Bigg Boss Malayalam 7: Renu Sudhi forgives Akbar Khan for 'Septic Tank' comment; Latter says, "I didn't put this much effort even for my girlfriend"

One of the most controversial moments in Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 seems to have reached a peaceful resolution. Contestant Akbar Khan, who landed in hot water after referring to fellow housemate Renu Sudhi as a “septic tank” during a task, has finally received forgiveness, but not without effort.The issue began during a nickname task in which contestants were asked to assign quirky titles to each other. Akbar's choice of words for Renu sparked outrage among housemates and viewers alike. The derogatory term led to widespread criticism on social media, and host Mohanlal stepped in during the weekend episode to address the matter seriously.As part of his punishment, Akbar was asked by Mohanlal to earn Renu’s forgiveness and a "good certificate" from her.

In the latest weekend episode, Mohanlal followed up on the assignment, asking Akbar if he had managed to win Renu’s approval.Akbar, known for his humorous one-liners, admitted that he had put in more effort trying to win over Renu than he ever did with his own girlfriend. The remark lightened the mood, drawing laughter from housemates and the host.Mohanlal then turned to Renu, asking if she was ready to forgive. Renu responded candidly, saying that while she appreciated Akbar’s efforts, she was still deeply hurt.

“It was a huge embarrassment, not just in front of the housemates but also for the society watching us,” she said.Mohanlal encouraged Renu by reminding her that “forgiveness is divine” and even played a video showing Akbar’s heartfelt attempts, from singing to her to presenting a heart-shaped chapathi as a gesture of apology.Interestingly, Mohanlal also called out contestant Sarika for advising Renu not to forgive Akbar, saying such advice fosters negativity in the house.Ultimately, Renu decided to let go of the incident and publicly forgave Akbar, bringing smiles and applause from the housemates. With this, one of the season's most intense conflicts has seemingly come to an end.