Priya Varrier’s blink-and-miss role in ‘Param Sundari’ leaves fans puzzled

Fans were taken by surprise to spot Malayali actress Priya Varrier in Siddharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor’s film ‘Param Sundari’. But this time, it wasn’t her acting skills that caught their attention. Priya makes only a fleeting appearance in a song sequence.

Dressed in a white-and-pink saree, she is seen just behind Siddharth Malhotra during a romantic track. With no dialogues, Priya simply flashes a smile before leaving the scene. Yet, this brief moment has sparked big conversations on social media.

Having already acted in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films, fans are now questioning why she chose such a minor role in ‘Param Sundari’. Some even argue that Priya could have been cast as the lead instead of Janhvi Kapoor. Many feel that as a Malayali, Priya would have been far more convincing, especially since Janhvi’s lack of fluency in Malayalam drew criticism.

Social media is buzzing with questions about why Priya agreed to take on such a small part. Even before its release, ‘Param Sundari’ was already a target of trolls, particularly over the heroine’s dialogue delivery.
Viewers who watched the trailer called Janhvi Kapoor’s performance as “Thekkapettu Sundari Damodaran Pillai” disappointing. The film’s song “Chuvappu Colour Saree-il” too became a subject of online ridicule.