Not Pan-India, Story Is Important Says Star Actress

Actress Malavika Mohanan believes that a good story is more important than the "Pan-India" label. According to her, audiences remember films because of their strong content, not because they are promoted as Pan-India releases. She feels that if a movie connects with people, it will naturally become popular across different languages and regions.

The actress also spoke about the lack of women writers and directors in the Indian film industry. She said there are still very few women working behind the camera, and this is one of the reasons why actresses do not get many powerful and unique roles. Malavika believes that more women should enter filmmaking because they can bring fresh ideas and different perspectives to the screen.

She shared that female filmmakers may create exciting action films led by women. Malavika hopes Indian cinema will one day make a stylish female action movie similar in spirit to Hollywood's famous film Kill Bill. She feels that women can be shown as strong, fearless, and independent characters instead of being limited to supporting roles.

The actress also praised films that present women in a realistic and meaningful way. She said stories told through a woman's point of view often create memorable female characters. According to her, such films prove that audiences enjoy well-written women-led stories.

Malavika has always said she wants to avoid playing only glamorous or decorative roles. She is looking for characters that have depth, emotion, and importance in the story. For her, choosing the right script is more important than chasing big banners or Pan-India projects.

On the work front, Malavika has an interesting lineup of films. She will be seen alongside Karthi in Sardar 2 and will also star with Vijay Sethupathi in Pocket Novel. These projects are expected to showcase her in different kinds of roles and help her reach audiences across multiple film industries.