New Delhi: South Indian actress Trisha Krishnan had an unforgettable moment this weekend. The Khatta Meetha actress found herself featured in one of the most iconic platforms of American media – the New York Times crossword puzzle. A clue in Saturday’s crossword referenced her as an “actress of South India,” marking a major milestone for Trisha and a celebratory moment for her fans worldwide.
Thrilled by the mention, the actress took to social media to share the news and her excitement. Notably, Trisha’s Instagram story was filled with reposts from fans who were just as excited about her NYT crossword appearance.
Trisha Krishnan in New York Times Crossword
One fan had shared a screenshot of the clue, which the Leo actress reshared with a heartfelt “I made it to New York today,” followed by a few more posts of people solving the puzzle. Wrapping up her mini-celebration, she humorously signed off with a cheeky “K bye! Done showing off” and a monkey emoji.
Check it out below!
Trisha Krishnan’s Instagram story
Samantha Ruth Prabhu reacts
Fellow actress and longtime friend Samantha Ruth Prabhu was equally thrilled about Trisha’s NYT feature. She reposted the crossword clue on her Instagram story, calling Trisha a “queen” and adding a heart emoji for good measure. Trisha quickly reposted Samantha’s story, responding with, “Awww Sam, you all heart my gal,” showing just how strong the bond is between these two stars.
For those who may not know, Trisha and Samantha share a longstanding friendship that began in the South Indian film industry. Both actresses played the role of Jessie in the romantic films Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (in Tamil, with Trisha) and Ye Maaya Chesave (in Telugu, with Samantha). The films were directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and shot simultaneously. Additionally, Samantha starred in the Telugu remake of Trisha and Vijay Sethupathi’s 2018 Tamil release 96.
Trisha Krishnan movies
Trisha, 41, is currently riding high on the success of her film Leo. The actress has a packed lineup of upcoming releases including Vidaamuyarchi and Good Bad Ugly with Ajith Kumar. The versatile actress is also part of Thug Life with Kamal Haasan and Vishwambhara alongside Chiranjeevi in Telugu cinema.
