Mallika Sukumaran has expressed her support for Manju Warrier following allegations made by director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan. Sanal staged a hunger strike, claiming Manju is being held by a criminal network. In response, Mallika criticized his timing and the seriousness of his claims about Manju's personal life. Sanal has since addressed Mallika's criticisms on social media, emphasizing their relationship history.