Malavika Mohanan on working with Prabhas in "The Raaja Saab": 'I am so grateful for...'

MUMBAI: The much-anticipated PAN India film recently thrilled fans with an exciting update, welcoming Malavika Mohanan as the leading lady. The announcement, which coincided with Malavika's 31st birthday, came from the film’s director via a social media post. This news has sparked curiosity and excitement among fans and the film industry alike, eager to see this fresh on-screen pairing. In "The Raaja Saab," Malavika will star alongside superstar Prabhas.

During the recent promotions for her upcoming film "Thangalaan," Malavika mentioned that "The Raaja Saab" provided her with the opportunity to explore her artistic potential and showcase her skills to the fullest. She expressed her gratitude for the chance to work alongside Prabhas, noting her significant role in the film, which is written and directed by Maruthi.

"To get a character like that in a film with Prabhas sir... I am so grateful for a fantastic character. It's very different from 'Thangalaan,' the complete opposite. I'm very excited for you to see that version of me. Maruthi sir writes very good female characters," she said.

Although Malavika has been in the film industry for nearly a decade, she has yet to appear in a Telugu movie. This delay is not due to a lack of offers from Telugu filmmakers but rather her desire to find the right roles.

"We all know that the Telugu film industry is the biggest right now, and it's crossed Bollywood. It's on a different level, and I wanted to enter the industry with a bang. I was getting a lot of big hero movies, where you play a love interest, appear in a couple of scenes and go. But I wanted movies that allowed me to prove myself as a performer. And I will get that chance if I work with a director who can extract that out of me," she added.

Produced by People Media Factory, "The Raaja Saab" also stars Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Jisshu Sengupta, Brahmanandam, Yogi Babu, and others in key roles. The music for the film is being composed by the acclaimed SS Thaman. "The Raaja Saab" is scheduled for a grand release on April 10, 2025, in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, ensuring a Pan-Indian reach.