Malavika Mohanan Reveals Bold Director Avatar Surprise

Malavika Mohanan is getting ready for her first Telugu film, Raja Saab with Superstar Prabhas. She recently said she’s excited to be part of a full-on mass song in the film, something many fans have been hoping to see. Known for her strong photo shoots and fashion-forward style, Malavika often grabs attention online, but this time, her words got people talking for a different reason.

She revealed that her original goal wasn’t to act. Before facing the camera, she wanted to be behind it. Direction, cinematography, even editing, those were the areas that interested her. She says if things had gone differently, she might never have entered acting at all. But her move from modeling to cinema changed that path.

Her father, K.U. Mohanan is a respected cinematographer, and she grew up around the film world. That influence shaped her early interest in the technical side of filmmaking. Though she ended up in front of the camera, she still thinks about working behind it someday.

With her Telugu debut coming up and new plans in mind, Malavika is showing that she’s not just focused on acting. She’s thinking about the bigger picture. Whether she follows through on those directing ambitions or not, it’s clear she’s not limiting herself to one role in the industry.