Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Telugu Actresses Venture into Malayalam Cinema for New Roles
Anushka Shetty, a famous actress from Telugu movies, is starting in a Malayalam film called Kathanar.
She'll play a mystical character.
This is part of a trend where actresses from Telugu movies are trying out Malayalam movies.
Other actresses like Tamannaah, Krithi Shetty, and Anjali are also working in Malayalam films.
This is happening because Malayalam cinema tells fresh stories and is getting popular.
The movies are also doing well on streaming services.
Many people are enjoying them, no matter what language they speak.
Anushka Shetty is set to debut in Malayalam cinema with Kathanar.
She will portray Kalliyankattu Neeli in the horror-fantasy film.
Other Telugu actresses are also starring in Malayalam films.
Director Hemanth Madhukar highlights the importance of content over language.
Malayalam cinema is gaining popularity among non-Malayali audiences.
- Who
- Anushka Shetty and other Telugu actresses.
- What
- Making their debut or expanding their work in Malayalam cinema.
- When
- Currently.
- Where
- Malayalam Film Industry (Mollywood).
- Why
- To explore diverse roles and stories.
- Lead Actress
- Anushka Shetty
- Movie Debut
- Kathanar (Malayalam)
- Debut Role
- Kalliyankattu Neeli
- Other Actresses
- Tamannaah, Krithi Shetty, Anjali
- Film Genre
- Horror-Fantasy