‘What kind of captions are these?’; Arjun Ashokan

‘What kind of captions are these_’; Arjun Ashokan.

Malayalam actor Arjun Ashokan has criticised a social media page for using what he considers an absurd caption to attract attention. The actor responded to a post featuring a video of him at a recent public event.The post was shared by Indian Cinema Gallery after the trailer launch of Arjun Ashokan's latest film, 'Melcow Pondicherry'. It featured a brief moment from the event and carried a caption claiming that the actor had quietly picked up an expensive iPhone after it fell to the floor.

The caption read: “Ashokan quietly picks up a Rs 3 lakh iPhone after it falls to the floor without anyone noticing.” Arjun Ashokan took issue with the description and directly questioned the page's choice of words.“What kind of captions are these… Have some shame?” the actor wrote in the comments section.

What is 'Melcow Pondicherry' about?

'Melcow Pondicherry' is a Malayalam adventure-comedy thriller that arrived in theatres on November 13, 2026. The film brings together Arjun Ashokan, Balu Varghese and Althaf Salim in key roles. Its story follows a group of friends, with adventure and comedy forming part of the narrative.The film features an ensemble cast that includes Motta Rajendran, Sarath Sabha, Diya Deepan and Sreelakshmi Vijayan. Nikhil Mohan has directed 'Melcow Pondicherry', while Sanoop Thykoodam has written the screenplay. The film's theatrical release is set for November 13. According to Sacnilk, 'Melcow Pondicherry' collected Rs 30 lakhs India gross on day 1 and the India net collections stand at Rs 25 lakhs in 523 shows.On the other hand, Arjun Ashokan's most recent film is the Joju George starrer 'Varavu' which was directed by Shaji Kailas and received mixed reviews from the audiences.