Hrithik Roshan has weighed in on the viral 'We need to apologise to Hrithik' social media trend, urging followers not to take sides without proper context. The actor's response, posted in the comment section of a social media influencer Freddy Birdy's post, came amid renewed public scrutiny of Kangana Ranaut following her controversial remarks about Gen Z.

How the Trend Started

The wave of online sympathy for Hrithik was set off by a remark from Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) researcher Saurav Das, who quipped that his friends had compared him to 'a young Hrithik Roshan' while questioning why Kangana appeared to be targeting him. The comment was widely read as an indirect reference to the 2016 legal dispute between Hrithik and Kangana, prompting netizens to revisit that controversy and declare that an apology to Hrithik was long overdue.

What Hrithik Said

Responding directly in Freddy Birdy's comment section, Hrithik wrote: 'My friend, siding with 'A' just cause you don't like 'B' anymore is a small part of the larger systemic issue plaguing our society. I'll wait, for when the context to it is the right one, and motivated by facts. That would be fair. I'll wait. But then again, who cares anymore right? (sic)'

The statement is notable for its restraint — Hrithik neither validated the trend nor dismissed the underlying grievance. He explicitly tied his willingness to accept any public vindication to factual grounding rather than shifting public opinion.

Background: The 2016 Legal Battle

The feud between Hrithik and Kangana entered the public domain after Kangana referred to Hrithik as her 'silly ex' during a media interaction. Hrithik flatly denied any romantic relationship, reportedly stating that the odds of him having had an affair with the Pope were higher. He subsequently sent Kangana a legal notice demanding an apology.

Kangana responded with a counter-notice, accusing Hrithik of harassment. According to reports, Hrithik submitted his passport and electronic devices as evidence during the investigation, while Kangana allegedly did not produce her laptop and iPad, citing water damage. Investigators submitted a Nil report in 2021 due to insufficient evidence, leaving the matter legally inconclusive.

Why It Resurfaced Now

The renewed attention is less about the original dispute and more about the shifting court of public opinion around Kangana, whose recent Gen Z comments drew significant backlash. Critics argue the trend reflects how social media cycles can rehabilitate or damage reputations based on unrelated controversies rather than established facts — precisely the dynamic Hrithik appears to be cautioning against.

With the 2021 Nil report still the last official word on the matter, the legal chapter remains closed. Whether public sentiment follows Hrithik's call for fact-based reassessment remains to be seen.