Pearle Maaney issued an apology video after facing criticism for her social media post. She clarified her remarks about the NEET student protests and expressed regret.

Maaney insisted her comments were misunderstood and not directed at filmmaker Sibi Malayil. She praised Malayil's work and apologised for using the term 'failed filmmaker'.

The actor hoped her explanation would clarify the truth behind her original post.

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