“Not Jhanvi but she should have been cast…” Netizens surprised by Priya Prakash Varrier’s background role in Param Sundari

Priya Prakash Varrier in Param Sundari

The internet is buzzing about Priya Prakash Varrier again, but for a completely different reason. Varrier gained immediate fame in 2019 after making a wink that went viral in the Malayalam movie Oru Adaar Love. Many fans were perplexed when the actress was recently seen in a small supporting role in the romantic comedy Param Sundari, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor.

A video clip from the movie that has gone viral on social media shows Priya in a red-and-white saree, walking silently behind Sidharth Malhotra during a crowd scene. Many were taken aback to see the once-popular "national crush" as an extra, which sparked discussions on the internet.

"I wonder how no one noticed this," one netizen commented. I believed I was the only one who noticed it. "She deserves better," remarked a different user. From a sensation on the internet to a supporting role? Instead of Janhvi, she ought to have taken the lead.

Priya has had an interesting journey. Even though her wink instantly made her a household name, she has since encountered equal parts praise and criticism. She most recently starred in the Tamil movie Good Bad Ugly, directed by Ajith Kumar.

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Priya discussed her quick ascent and the difficulties that followed in a previous interview with Cue Studio. A preconceived idea about me was formed somewhere along the line, according to which I am unapproachable, possess a certain attitude, or demand high compensation. I believe the animosity of the "wink sensation" was the cause.

People believed that I had accomplished in a single day what others had taken years to achieve. Naturally, resentment resulted from inquiries such as "does she even deserve it?" That makes sense to me.

Priya is still in the spotlight despite the commotion, sometimes because of her projects and other times because of her unexpected cameo. Now, fans watch to see if she can move past the viral label and land bigger, more important roles in the business.