The actor and author made it clear that she has no regrets about what she said and continues to stand by her views. Speaking on FTQ with Rekha Menon, Vismaya said she believes questioning those in power is an essential part of a democracy. She added that disagreements should be resolved through conversation, not force, and that humanity should always come before political differences. Regardless of which party is in power, if the same happens tomorrow, I would still feel the same way," she said. Filmmaker Major Ravi later came out in support of Vismaya, saying her words had been misunderstood.