#MeToo: Did Tamil actress Lekha Washington drag Simbu's name into this controversy?

South Indian actress Lekha Washington is now facing backlash after Tweeting: "One word: Kettavan. #metoo."

One word : Kettavan. #metoo

— lekha washington (@washingtonlekha) October 21, 2018

The Tamil film Kettavan (which translated to 'bad person'). This film was made in the year 2008 starring Simbu aka STR and Lekha Washington in the lead roles, but the film did not see the light of day due to unknown reasons. 

This kettavan???? pic.twitter.com/ShMW9rhO2w

— சந (@navin7raj) October 21, 2018

However, she faced backlash from Simbu's fans, who assumed that the actress has accused him of sexual misconduct by naming the film in her Tweet.

this woman is a big failure in her life. now using simbu 's name to get some fame.

if you are for real, comment on what & how on kettavan?????? I challenge you! speak up!!!!! #MeToo

— Balaji Gopal (@gopalbalaji12) October 21, 2018

@washingtonlekha if u really face that situation, then y don't u complaint directly to Nadigar sangam or u can issue a press release regarding this.Simply putting a tweet without any clear information on that issue doesn't make sense,Don't use social media for ur cheap publicity

— Raz STR (@Str_Raz) October 21, 2018

Now tweets like this is what mis leads the #MeToo movement from the right to the wrong path. Either speak up boldly with complete details else focus on whatever you are doing currently. Seems like trying to get unwanted publicity

— Shawn Dominic (@SDC_InStyle) October 21, 2018

I am not surprised just disappointed. Simbu letting down is fans and family

— TweetRealityMan (@TweetRealityMan) October 21, 2018

According to reports, Simbu and Lekha had some bitter experiences during the making of the film and both the actors vowed never to work with each other again. While many netizens slammed Lekha, many have also stood by her.