"Tamil & Telugu Actresses Don't Bother Looking At Their Lines," Says Malavika Mohanan; Faces Backlash –

Malavika Mohanan Faces Backlash:

Malavika Mohanan, the Indian actress known for her work in Master and a recent flop The RajaSaab, has sparked a fresh controversy with comments about acting standards in South Indian cinema. In a viral interview clip with Galatta Plus, Mohanan remarked that some Tamil and Telugu actresses “don’t even bother to look at their lines” and rely on stock expressions — counting “1-2-3-4” and matching lip movements later during dubbing instead of genuinely engaging with the dialogue. These observations were interpreted by many as a broad critique of professionalism in the industry.

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The comments quickly drew widespread backlash across social media. Netizens accused Mohanan of unfairly generalising a diverse, talent-rich film community and pointed to her own acting performances as examples of why she should be more cautious before commenting on others. Some users referenced specific scenes from her films Master and TheRaja Saab, noting that her expressive range has been subject to critique in the past and arguing that she should “take her own advice”.

Others urged a more nuanced discussion, suggesting that actors from any region or language may adopt different working methods, especially when dubbing is common in multilingual films. A few supporters defended her right to voice her experiences in the industry, saying candid views can spark constructive debates.

This controversy comes amid a busy phase in Mohanan’s career, with The RajaSaab generating mixed to negative reviews and her upcoming work including Sardar 2. Will these comments affect her work and popularity? Let us know what do you think.

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