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Parvathy Thiruvothu Reflects on Two Decades in Malayalam Cinema
Parvathy Thiruvothu has worked in films for about 20 years.
She says she speaks openly, even though that may have made some people turn against her.
She believes Malayalam moviegoers have helped her continue because they support films that move them.
She also helped start a group called the Women in Cinema Collective in 2017.
Parvathy works in five languages and is open to working with people from other film industries.
Her latest film, Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar, features her as a police officer.
The article says the film has earned more than Rs 50 crore since it opened on September 11.
Parvathy Thiruvothu says speaking her mind nearly led to her being written off, but she persisted in the industry.
She credits a strong bond with Malayalam audiences, who she says support films that connect with them.
Thiruvothu, a founding member of the Women in Cinema Collective, said the organisation formed in 2017 after an actress was abducted and assaulted.
She discussed working across five languages and voiced support for Kareena Kapoor Khan appearing in Malayalam cinema.
Her recent film Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar opened on September 11 and has earned more than Rs 50 crore, according to the article.
- Who
- Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu.
- What
- She reflected on her two-decade film career, speaking openly, Malayalam audiences, and her recent film.
- Where
- The discussion concerns her work in Malayalam cinema and films across five languages.
- When
- In an interview with PTI; the article gives no interview date. Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar opened on September 11.
- Why
- Thiruvothu discussed how persistence and support from Malayalam audiences helped her remain in the industry.
Speaking Out and Staying in the Industry
Industry Pressure and Audience Support
Speaking openly
Speaking Out and Staying in the Industry
Thiruvothu said she chose to speak her mind and remain in the industry, describing her persistence as stubbornness.
Industry Pressure and Audience Support
She acknowledged that some people believed she might have had more viewers if she had stayed quiet, and said she was nearly written off.
What makes Malayalam films succeed
Speaking Out and Staying in the Industry
Thiruvothu said Malayalam audiences will support a film if it is good and connects with them.
Industry Pressure and Audience Support
She said even films with major stars and large budgets will not succeed if they fail to reach audiences emotionally.
Key facts
- Career span
- About 20 years
- Languages
- Thiruvothu said she can speak five languages and make films in all five.
- Women in Cinema Collective
- Thiruvothu is a founding member; the organisation was formed in 2017.
- Recent film
- Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar, directed by Shahad Nilambur
- Theatrical release
- September 11; the article does not specify the year.
- Reported box office
- More than Rs 50 crore
- Role in the film
- Aleena Abraham, a single mother who becomes a police officer
Quotes
Parvathy Thiruvothu
Actor speaking to PTI about her career and Malayalam audiences.
“There are people who don’t like me at all who think that if I had shut my mouth, then they would have gone and watched my movies. But it is easier for me because of the Malayalam audience. They may love you, hate you or ignore you but if you deliver a good movie, they will always make you a success. It is almost like a sacred bond.”
telegraphindia.com
“I am grateful that I can speak five languages at this point and do movies in all five languages. And it's phenomenal that I get that opportunity and hopefully everyone does. I heard in a news press conference that Kareena (Kapoor Khan) wishes to work in Malayalam. I’m like, ‘Wonderful, let’s do that’”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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