Kishore Kumar G, the South Indian actor has been a vocal critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

 Kishore Kumar G, the South Indian actor known for his role in Kantara, has been a vocal critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the policies of the BJP-led government. His comments have largely focused on issues of social division, the handling of conflict, and the suppression of dissent. 

• Critique of Polarization and Unity Calls: Kishore has questioned PM Modi's calls for unity, arguing that society has been divided along religious and caste lines over the past decade. He has described the political atmosphere as "non-biological madness" and criticized the government for fostering hate.
• Silence on Manipur: In 2023, Kishore heavily criticized PM Modi for his silence on the violent situation in Manipur, comparing the Prime Minister to "Kumbhakarna" (a character from the Ramayana known for deep, long sleep) regarding the alleged inaction.
• "Time Machine" Comment: As of early 2026, reports suggested that Kishore, in a bold statement, said if he had a time machine, he would go back to 2014 and prevent Narendra Modi from becoming Prime Minister.
• Twitter Account Suspension: In January 2023, Kishore's Twitter account was suspended, which he clarified was due to hacking after he made several posts critical of the government's policies, rather than official censorship.
• Support for Free Speech: Kishore has actively spoken out against the "Boycott Bollywood" trend, labeling it hooliganism and criticizing the government for failing to protect the industry from vicious attacks.