Having steadily built a diverse filmography across industries, Malavika Mohanan has consistently chosen roles that reflect range and reinvention. From her Malayalam debut in Pattam Pole to her internationally noted performance in Beyond the Clouds, and mainstream commercial entertainers like Master, Maaran, and Christy, she has balanced content-driven cinema with large-scale productions. Each project has showcased a different facet of her screen presence be it intense drama, romance, or action positioning her as an actor unafraid to step into varied cinematic territories. She is also gearing up for her next film, Pocket Novel, a thriller directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, in which she will star alongside Vijay Sethupathi.
Speaking about her upcoming film Sardar 2, Malavika expressed excitement about both the experience and the challenges it brought. “I am awaiting the release of Sardar 2 as well. I really enjoyed being a part of it. I shot some very cool and challenging sequences in it. Some of the action scenes, in particular, were nerve-wracking, and at times, technically challenging to pull off. However, I’m excited to see how it’s translated on screen. It’s a character unlike any other I’ve played before. All in all, it’s a unique space that I haven’t explored before.” The actress highlighted how the film pushed her physically and creatively, especially through demanding action sequences that required precision and preparation.
She also emphasised her conscious effort to avoid repetition in her career choices. “I try not to choose the same kind of roles and not to stereotype myself into one space. I do not want to be boxed. I like to experiment, challenge myself, learn during the process, and work with good directors and in good movies. So it’s a mix of different things,” she shared. With Sardar 2 and her upcoming Pocket Novel, Malavika once again signals her commitment to versatility, growth, and meaningful cinema.