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Shilpa Shetty hesitant to work in Malayalam films, says won't be able to do justice

Shilpa Shetty hesitant to work in Malayalam films, says won't be able to do justice

India Today13-07-2025
Actor Shilpa Shetty opened up about her reluctance to take up roles in the Malayalam film industry. She named Malayalam cinema as an intimidating space for her during a recent media interaction in Kochi for the teaser launch of her upcoming Kannada film, 'KD – The Devil'. The actor made the confession while sharing her thoughts on working in various Indian cinema industries.advertisement"I have worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, apart from Hindi cinema. I have been offered a few movies in Malayalam, but I have never said yes to them, because I am scared," Shilpa said during the event.Despite her hesitation, Shetty expressed her admiration for the way Malayalam cinema handles emotional narratives, which she finds both impressive and daunting. "I love Malayalam cinema, and I am amazed at the way this industry handles emotions. I never felt sure if I could do justice to my role if I acted in this industry. But let me see, maybe I will do a Malayalam film one day," she added.
The 50-year-old then responded to a question about which actors she would be interested in working with in the Malayalam industry. "Mohanlal. He is amazing. He looks the same, and he is one of the most amazing actors in Indian cinema," she remarked.She also shared her fondness for the 1984 Malayalam film 'Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu,' directed by Fazil, which she regards as one of her favourites. The film, known for its emotional depth and narrative complexity, starred Padmini, Nadhiya Moidu, and Mohanlal, and was later remade in other languages, including the Hindi version 'Paayal' in 1992.The upcoming film 'KD – The Devil,' is an action-packed Kannada drama directed by Prem. It features actor Dhruva Sarja in the lead role, alongside an ensemble cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Reeshma Nanaiah, V. Ravichandran, and Ramesh Aravind.The music has been composed by Arjun Janya, with cinematography by William David and editing by Sanketh Achar. The official release date for the film is yet to be announced.- EndsMust Watch
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