Kamal Hassan had recently advised his followers and the public to stay away from Nilavembu kashayam which is used in the treatment of dengue in hisa social media page.

However, Kamal’s statements have provoked contempt against many in the political and the state departments including Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tamilisai Soundararajan and Health Minister Vijayabaskhar.
 
Touting that she herself being adept at Allopathy, Tamilisai stated that Nilavembu has been proven useful in the treatment of dengue and that actors like Kamal Hassan should not create contoversial messages to people by spreading such false messages.

Furthermore, Health Minister Vijaya Baskhar also said there would be no side effects from taking Nilavembu as it only increases the immunity of the patient and it is also proven by King Institute in Chennai. He also added that severe action will be taken against those who spread such false messages to the public in social media.