Entertainment · Indian Cinema · 14 hrs ago
Parvathy says director backed her when faith in her was declining
Parvathy Thiruvothu praised director Shahad Nilambur at a celebration for the successful Malayalam film Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar.
She said Shahad offered her the lead role when, in her view, people's faith in her was gradually declining.
Parvathy called the decision a significant risk and thanked Shahad and the production team for supporting it.
The film’s success reflects the team’s shared effort, she said, recalling demanding shoots that sometimes lasted 18 to 20 hours.
Parvathy plays Aleena Abraham, a police officer whose role as a mother also struck a chord with viewers.
She credited Shahad and the writers with portraying that side of the character.
Audience responses highlighted Aleena’s motherhood, alongside her work as a police officer.
Parvathy Thiruvothu said director Shahad Nilambur gave her the lead role when people’s faith in her was gradually declining.
She described the opportunity as a significant risk and thanked the director and production team for standing by their decision.
She spoke at a celebration marking the success of Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar.
Parvathy said audiences connected with her character, Aleena Abraham, as both a police officer and a mother.
She also recalled demanding 18-to-20-hour shooting days and the friendships she formed with co-stars.
- Who
- Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu and director Shahad Nilambur.
- What
- Parvathy said Shahad offered her the lead role when people’s faith in her was declining.
- When
- At a success celebration; the date is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Parvathy recalled the director’s support and thanked him and the production team for standing by their decision.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Shahad Nilambur offered Parvathy the lead role when, she said, people’s faith in her was gradually declining.
Parvathy recalled the opportunity and thanked the director and production team for standing by their decision.
- Film
- Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar
- Lead actor
- Parvathy Thiruvothu
- Director
- Shahad Nilambur
- Shooting days
- 18 to 20 hours
- Character
- Aleena Abraham is both a police officer and a mother
What people are saying
I miss the shooting days a lot.
We did it together.
I don't feel like this is a public event.