Prakash Raj has consistently been one of the most outspoken actors in the country. His ‘Just Asking’ posts on X frequently make headlines, particularly when he takes on the government or raises questions about political and social issues. Most recently, the actor joined student protests following the NEET paper leak, where he openly criticised the government. However, his fearless approach to expressing his opinions was not always easy for his family to deal with. His wife, Pony Varma, recently recalled how she would be terrified for his safety every time he made a strong political statement. According to her, this fear began to subside after the death of journalist Gauri Lankesh.

Speaking to Prema The Journalist, Pony recalled how she initially struggled with Prakash’s outspoken nature. She said, “I used to be scared in the beginning.…