‘Trisha was so sweet and made me comfortable’: ‘Sardar 2’ actress Malavika Mohanan recalls her ‘Petta’ co-star’s kind gesture | Tamil Movie News

Malavika Mohanan is in the news for her latest Tamil film ‘Sardar 2.’ The actress has been speaking about her experiences in the industry and the people who made her early years special. During one such interaction, Malavika recalled her association with Trisha, who shared screen space with her in ‘Petta.’ Her words offered a glimpse into the warm bond they developed while working together.

Malavika Mohanan recalls Trisha making her comfortable on ‘Petta’ sets

Malavika Mohanan remembered how Trisha helped her feel at ease when they worked together on ‘Petta.’ Recalling her early days as an actress when speaking to SS Music, she said, “When I was shooting for Petta, I was a newcomer at that time. I had combinations with Trisha. She was so sweet and she made me comfortable.” The actress also spoke about their time shooting in Varanasi, saying they would spend time together away from the sets. “We were shooting at Varanasi and used to hang out,” Malavika Mohanan recalled, highlighting the friendly equation they shared during the making of the film.

Malavika Mohanan reveals Trisha’s sweet message after opportunity in Vijay’s ‘Master’

Malavika Mohanan also recalled how Trisha reached out to her when she signed ‘Master,’ marking another major Tamil film opportunity for the actress. According to Malavika Mohanan, Trisha personally congratulated her and celebrated the opportunity without any hesitation. “When I signed Master, she messaged me, ‘Hey Babe, I’m so happy for you, this is huge and congratulations.’ It takes a genuine heart to do that,” she said. Malavika’s recollection shows how Trisha’s support stayed with her even after their work on ‘Petta’ had ended.

Malavika Mohanan and Trisha’s roles Rajinikanth’s ‘Petta’

In ‘Petta,’ Malavika Mohanan played Poongodi, while Trisha was part of the film’s ensemble cast as Saro. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the 2019 Rajinikanth-starrer also featured Vijay Sethupathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Simran, and Sasikumar in important roles. The film marked Malavika’s Tamil debut and gave her an early opportunity to work alongside established actors.