Not Just Naga Chaitanya: A Look at Celebrities Who Disabled Comments to Combat Social Media Trolling

In recent events, Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala surprised fans with an engagement announcement, sharing a selfie on Instagram. However, Chaitanya opted to disable comments on the post to steer clear of potential trolling. This incident reflects a growing trend among celebrities using Instagram's feature to disable comments on specific posts in response to negative feedback.

A glimpse at Indian celebrities who disabled their comments to avoid trolling.

Several Indian film personalities have taken similar measures over the years, highlighting the impact of social media criticism on their mental well-being. Here’s a closer look at some other celebrities who have chosen to turn off comments after facing backlash online.

Arshad Warsi

Actor Arshad Warsi faced backlash after calling Prabhas' character in Kalki 2898 AD a "joker" during an interview. Following the criticism from fans of Prabhas, Warsi disabled comments on his Instagram for a period before eventually re-enabling them.

Sharmin Segal

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's niece, Sharmin Segal, temporarily turned off her comments on Instagram after receiving negative feedback about her role in the Netflix series Heeramandi, where she played Mallikajaan, the daughter of Manisha Koirala's character.

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal

After tying the knot on June 23, 2024, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal disabled comments on their wedding pictures due to mixed reactions, including criticism over their interfaith marriage. The couple opted to limit comments for a time to avoid trolling.

Abhishek Bachchan

During the Paris Olympics 2024, Abhishek Bachchan shared a reel of memories from the event, but with rumors of his alleged divorce from Aishwarya Rai swirling online, he decided to turn off comments to prevent negativity from trolls.

Soni Razdan

In 2020, Soni Razdan disabled comments on her Instagram after facing a barrage of abusive remarks related to her comments on the nepotism debate. She later expressed her disappointment over the online harassment, stating, “I had to turn that off as I was getting the filthiest abusive muck on it for absolutely no good reason.”

Sonam Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor also took action in 2020 by disabling her comments section amidst growing criticism of star kids in the nepotism debate. She addressed the situation on her Instagram stories, explaining her decision was aimed at protecting her family's mental health, stating, “I don’t want my 64-year-old parents to go through this. They did nothing wrong to deserve this.”

This trend of disabling comments highlights a growing awareness among celebrities about the mental toll that social media trolling can take. As public figures navigate the challenges of online scrutiny, many are prioritizing their well-being by controlling their interactions on social media platforms.