7 Screen Studio, the production banner behind Vijay starrer Leo has finally broken its silence on the Trisha-Mansoor Ali Khan controversy. Leo producers' statement comes after rape apologist Mansoor Ali Khan refused to apologize to Trisha for insinuating that he would have liked 'bedroom scenes' with her in Leo. Condemning the same, 7 Screen Studio took to X to post,

We are deeply dismayed by actor Mansoor Ali Khan's disrespectful speech. Such behavior is unacceptable and completely contradicts our core values of respect and equality. We stand united in condemning this behavior.

— Seven Screen Studio (@7screenstudio) November 21, 2023

Leo female lead Trisha upon viewing a video clip of Mansoor where he expresses desire to have rape scenes with her, vowed to never share screen space with the soon to be 62 year old. The National Commission of Women (NCW) took suo moto cognizance, and directed the DGP of Tamil Nadu to take legal action against the actor. 

A recent video has come to my notice where Mr.Mansoor Ali Khan has spoken about me in a vile and disgusting manner.I strongly condemn this and find it sexist,disrespectful,misogynistic,repulsive and in bad taste.He can keep wishing but I am grateful never to have shared screen…

— Trish (@trishtrashers) November 18, 2023

The National Commission for Women is deeply concerned about the derogatory remarks made by actor Mansoor Ali Khan towards actress Trisha Krishna. We're taking suo motu in this matter directing the DGP to invoke IPC Section 509 B and other relevant laws.Such remarks normalize…

— NCW (@NCWIndia) November 20, 2023

The South Indian Artistes Association aka the Nadigar Sangam temporarily suspended Mansoor Ali Khan, post a social media outrage. Leo director Lokesh Kanagaraj was among the firsts to stand with Trisha in condemning Mansoor. Admist all this, Mansoor Ali Khan arranged for a press meet at his office this morning, and demeaned Trisha even more.

Disheartened and enraged to hear the misogynistic comments made by Mr.Mansoor Ali Khan, given that we all worked in the same team. Respect for women, fellow artists and professionals should be a non-negotiable in any industry and I absolutely condemn this behaviour. https://t.co/PBlMzsoDZ3

— Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) November 18, 2023

Mansoor Ali Khan also doubled down on his rape apologist statements, and used highly problematic language towards several other female actors and the press.