Who is Parvathy Krishna, and why is she trending over her viral face yoga controversy?

Social media can turn people into celebrities overnight, but viral online content can sometimes adversely affect the creators who post it, leading to scrutiny over authenticity and danger.Something similar happened with Parvathy Krishna, an actress, who has recently become a talking point not just for her films, but for a very different kind of online presence with her face yoga tutorials.

Who is Parvathy Krishna?

Parvathy Krishna is a Malayalam film actress and television anchor who has appeared in movies such as Malik, Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham, and Varshangalkku Shesham, as well as in the comedy‑drama Grrr… opposite Rajesh Madhavan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Kunchacko Boban.She made her acting debut with the 2014 film Angel and later featured in several popular Malayalam TV serials, including Ammanmanasam (2014), Eswaran Sakshiyayi (2015), and Rathri Mazha (2016), which helped her build a steady presence in the Malayalam entertainment industry.

According to Manorama report, beyond acting, she is also a certified face yoga trainer and runs paid face‑yoga workshops and online batches, promoting the practice as a natural way to slim the face, reduce double chin, improve skin tone, and slow down visible signs of ageing.

On Instagram, where she has around 707,000 followers, she regularly posts tutorials, testimonials from students, and clips from her personal and professional life.

She has recently been under a controversy

Parvathy’s face‑yoga videos have gathered a large following, but they have been under criticism. Several users and content creators, including Malayalam‑YouTube channels such as Lucy Malayalam, have argued that her claims about changing facial structure through “face yoga” are unscientific and come close to being a “scam”.Users claim that there is no solid medical evidence that simple facial exercises can permanently reshape the face or drastically reduce age‑related changes, and that such claims may exploit people’s insecurities for commercial gain.Some of these critics have also pointed out that Parvathy promotes glutathione supplements and other cosmetic products for skin “glow” and “whitening,” which, in their view, adds another commercial layer to what she presents as a wellness practice.

Some netizens have accused her of pushing pseudo‑science.

Parvathy’s response to the trolls

Instead of staying silent, Parvathy Krishna has hit back on social media. In an Instagram video, she defended her practice and her certification, saying that she is a trained face‑yoga instructor and that her methods are real and effective for many people. She asked critics, “എന്ത് തട്ടിപ്പാണ് ഞാൻ നടത്തുന്നത് ?” (What scam am I running?), and challenged doubters to attend her classes or try her methods before dismissing them.She also questioned why she is being targeted more than others who teach similar routines, and indicated that she may take legal action against those who spread what she calls false accusations.However, the current controversy has put her in a tough spot, with some viewers still seeing her as a relatable wellness‑influencer, while others viewing her claims as over‑promising and under‑backed by science.