Veteran actor Mansoor Ali Khan made controversial statement about actress Trisha, his costar in the blockbuster hit movie 'Leo'. The actress as well as the director of film, Lokesh Kanagaraj slammed him for it and several celebrities including Megastar Chiranjeevi, Chinmayi Sripaada, Karthik Subbaraj and others followed suit. Read : Unrepentant Mansoor Ali Khan threatens to take legal action against Trisha

Charges on two counts were filed against Mansoor Ali Khan by the Chennai Thousand Lights Police Station and summons were sent to his house to appear for inquiry today. But Mansoor tried to excuse himself citing that he had throat problems and could not speak. However simultaneously he applied for anticipatory bail in a Chennai court. The judge overseeing the petition found mistakes in the filing where it was mentioned Nungambakkam police station instead of Thousand Lights. The actor had to correct the mistake and re-file the petition and it was announced that it will be heard tomorrow.

All of a sudden Mansoor made an appearance at the Thousand Lights Police Station and according to sources his statement read "I was the one who spoke to the reporters about Trisha, but I spoke in humour and Trisha got it wrong. I did not speak with any intention of causing harm and with any malicious intent. I came to know that Trisha was upset because of what I had said and I too regret it."

The controversial actor-politician also added " I was supposed to appear tomorrow due to my throat problem. But I am present today because of rumors in the media and social media that I have absconded." It is said that the 61 year old has assured the police officers that he is ready to appear for the hearing of this case anytime and give his explanation.