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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anusree on public criticism - 'My father broke down in public'; 'He never told me directly'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Malayalam actor Anusree has shared an emotional chapter of her life. In a heartfelt conversation with the media, the actress opened up about the hurtful gossip and the toll it took on her family. A cold welcome from her own town - 'When I first entered films...' Anusree, who was discovered by director Lal Jose during a reality show, said her early days in the industry were anything but smooth. 'When I first entered films, people weren't as encouraging to a girl chasing her dreams. There were whispers, judgments—even friends I thought I could trust,' she recalled in an interview with Ginger Media Entertainments. She admitted the social stigma around a woman joining cinema weighed heavily on her, and she often found herself isolated. 'My father never told me directly..." Though her parents tried to shield her from the negativity, Anusree soon discovered the pain they were enduring silently. 'My father never told me directly, but he shared things with my mother. Once during an interview shoot, he broke down in public. That's when I realised how much he had been silently bearing,' she said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo The comments from neighbours and acquaintances were so cruel that Anusree even asked her parents if they should leave their hometown—but her father stood firm. Anusree: Understood that there are so many women auto drivers only after signing Autorsha "I don't feel like moving anywhere" Now 34, Anusree says she has found strength in her roots. On relationships, she added, 'I've lived in this house till 34, I don't feel like moving anywhere. So if someone wants to marry me, they'll have to come live here. I'll just tell my mother.' Work front On the professional front, Anusree was last seen in the Asif Ali and Biju Menon starrer 'Thalavan', which was directed by Jis Joy. 'Thalavan' received good reviews from the audiences. She also played a pivotal role in 'Lara'.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Anusree recalls her father breaking down in public after hearing what people were saying about her: ‘I even asked if we should shift houses'
Although she entered the film industry with a happy heart and tall dreams, it didn't take long for the smile on Malayalam actor Anusree's face to start fading. With no prior connections to the industry, Anusree broke into the world of cinema by catching the attention of veteran filmmaker Lal Jose, who was judging an acting reality show in which she was a contestant. Soon after, she landed the opportunity to debut in his directorial Diamond Necklace (2012), playing one of the three central female characters opposite Fahadh Faasil. Since then, she has gone on to play notable roles in many Malayalam films. Nonetheless, she recently revealed that her hometown wasn't very welcoming when she first entered the industry. Anusree shared that even some of her so-called friends began speaking behind her back. 'When I first entered the film industry, people weren't as encouraging to a girl trying to make her mark as they are today. Back then, it was painful to hear certain things and I didn't know whom to talk to about it. My friends were all from my hometown. I didn't know how to explain things to them. Maybe some of them were among those criticising me too,' she said during a chat with Ginger Media Entertainments, adding that it was Lal Jose who helped her navigate those difficult times. A post shared by Anusree Nair (@anusree_luv) A post shared by Anusree Nair (@anusree_luv) A post shared by Anusree Nair (@anusree_luv) Anusree further revealed that such unfair remarks eventually reached her parents, causing them considerable distress. However, in an effort to protect her, they often kept these things to themselves. Sharing how the negativity took a toll on her father, the actor said: 'He would never say anything to me directly. He'd share it with my mother instead. When she told me what people were saying, I used to wonder how they could be so cruel. At one point, I even asked if we should shift houses. But my father never wanted to leave our hometown.' Despite his efforts to stay strong, Anusree recalled a moment when her father could no longer hold back his emotions and broke down in public. 'Once during an interview shoot, my father broke down because of what people said about me. That's when I realised how much he had been silently bearing. But today, he's proud of me.' Anusree's most recent film appearances include director Jis Joy's Asif Ali-starrer Thalavan, and Vishnu Mohan's Biju Menon-led Kadha Innuvare. Opening up about what she hopes for in a life partner, the 34-year-old actor said: 'What I love most is acting. As long as I'm healthy, I want someone who won't place restrictions on me and will allow me to continue acting. When someone gets married at 23, they naturally begin imagining a life in a new household. I stayed back here for ten more years, and now I'm 34. After living here till 34, I don't feel like going somewhere else. So now I think-why not find someone who's willing to come here instead? I'm the youngest in the family, so I don't want a guy who's going to make me set up a new house elsewhere. I'll tell them straight, 'You don't need to set up a separate home-just come and live in mine.' If I find someone like that, I'll tell my mother.'
New Indian Express
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
First look of Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali's Mirage unveiled
Asif, last seen in debutant Sethunath Padmakumar's Abhyanthara Kuttaavali, has several upcoming projects, including Rohith V S's Tiki Taka, an untitled film written by Bobby-Sanjay and directed by Jis Joy, a sequel to Thalavan and Prajesh Sen's Houdini – The King of Magic. Aparna was last seen in Rudhiram, a psychological thriller alongside Raj B Shetty. Meanwhile, Jeethu is also directing Valathu Vashathe Kallan, starring Biju Menon and Joju George in the lead. Up next, the director is set to helm the third instalment of his blockbuster franchise Drishyam, which is scheduled to begin filming in October this year.
Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Gripping Malayalam cop films to binge-watch on OTT if you liked Ronth
Malayalam writer-director Shahi Kabir, who is noted for his raw and real police stories, is back with his second directorial venture titled Ronth, starring Roshan Mathew and Dileesh Pothan in the lead roles. Ronth released in theatres on June 13, 2025, and has been winning glowing reviews for its stellar plot and terrific performances. If you enjoyed watching Ronth and would like to explore more cop films from Malayalam, OTTplay Premium brings you this list of gritty police stories. Crime, Clues and Chase... From Thalavan to Anjaam Pathiraa, watch gritty Malayalam thrillers on OTTPlay Premium Jis Joy's film follows two police officers who are often at loggerheads with one another over every other issue. But what happens when the senior cop finds himself accused of murder, and the junior cop is tasked with the investigation? Biju Menon and Asif Ali play the lead roles in this film, which takes a close look at the inner workings of the state police force. Another Asif Ali-starrer, Rekhachithram follows cop Vivek as he rejoins duty after getting suspended for online gambling. A dying man's confession leads the police to unearth a skeleton, and Vivek is determined to find out what happened to this nameless victim 40 years ago. Anaswara Rajan plays a key role in this film, which deserves to be watched on OTTplay Premium. Dulquer Salmaan leads the way in this Rosshan Andrrews' film after an innocent man is wrongfully framed in a case by the police. Realising this mistake, cop Aravindan now wants to find the real culprit. Noted Malayalam script-writers Bobby-Sanjay have penned Salute, which gives you another side of the force that is seldom explored on screen. Veteran Malayalam filmmaker Joshiy helms this thriller movie, which reunites him with actor-politician Suresh Gopi, who has starred in his hit movies such as Lelam and Pathram. In the 2022 film, Suresh Gopi plays the cop Abraham Mathew aka Paappan, who helps his daughter, ASP Vincy, to track down a serial killer. Gokul Suresh, Neeta Pillai, and Asha Sharath play other key roles in the thriller.
