Bigg Boss Malayalam 7: Lakshmi accuses Oneal of bad touching Mastaani, Oneal challenges to check the footage

A fresh controversy has rocked the Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 house, once again involving contestant Ved Lakshmi. In a recent episode, Lakshmi confronted fellow housemate Oneal, accusing him of "bad touching" co-contestant Mastani during a sponsored task, sparking intense debates both inside the house and among viewers outside.The incident unfolded near the washroom area, where Lakshmi was seen halting Oneal and accusing him of inappropriate physical contact with Mastani. Lakshmi alleged that during a recent sponsored task, Oneal had inappropriately held Mastani, who reportedly felt uncomfortable with the touch.Oneal appeared visibly shocked by the allegations and denied any ill intent. He clarified that he had tripped on a prop during the task and instinctively held onto Mastani to avoid falling. He added that although he didn’t remember the exact moment, he might have apologized if Mastani looked uncomfortable."If Mastani wants clarity, she can check the footage. I have nothing to hide. But what hurt me more were some of the derogatory comments Lakshmi made about me," Oneal said during the argument.Mastani, who became the focus of the incident, confirmed that Oneal had apologized at the time but admitted she felt uncomfortable by the touch. However, she clarified that she had shared the incident with Lakshmi privately, seeking clarity and not intending to escalate it into a public issue."I didn’t want this to come out. I spoke to Lakshmi for personal understanding, not for this to become a scene," Mastani said, adding that she wished the footage not to be aired.Following the accusation, the atmosphere inside the Bigg Boss house quickly escalated. Lakshmi insisted that she felt it was a "bad touch" and that she was compelled to bring it up because Mastani had confided in her."I felt it was wrong. Mastani shared her discomfort with me, and I couldn't stay silent about it," Lakshmi said during a heated argument with Oneal.The situation intensified, with other housemates attempting to mediate, but the damage appeared done. Oneal later approached Bigg Boss and formally requested that the matter be investigated. He also expressed concern about his mental well-being.Soon after the episode aired, social media was abuzz with opinions. Viewers widely criticized Lakshmi for escalating a private matter without Mastani’s consent. Several viewers shared slowed-down footage of the alleged incident, which seemed to support Oneal’s claim that the contact was accidental. The video showed Oneal tripping and momentarily reaching out, apparently to regain balance, a moment that many argue has been taken out of context.Critics are accusing Lakshmi of repeatedly engaging in confrontations and using sensitive issues to stay in the spotlight. This isn’t the first time she has been involved in a high-voltage controversy inside the house.