Meghana Raj has praised Mamitha Baiju‘s performance in the Suriya film ‘Viswanath and Sons’, describing her character as one of the most enjoyable female roles she has watched recently. The actress said she particularly liked the freshness of the character and the energy Mamitha brought to the screen. She also admitted that she was unsure whether she could pull off a similar role herself.Meghana shared her thoughts during an interview with the YouTube channel Cinema Express.
Meghana Raj praises Mamitha Baiju’s character in ‘Viswanath and Sons’
Speaking about recent performances that caught her attention, Meghana singled out Mamitha’s role in ‘Viswanath and Sons’. She described it as a refreshing character and said the performance had a distinctive quality.“I really liked the character Mamitha played in ‘Viswanath and Sons’. It was a very refreshing character. I don’t know if I could play that character because I feel Mamitha has a unique energy of her own. She portrayed it beautifully. She carried the character forward without making it boring. Even though the character did not have a very elaborate backstory, it was someone the audience could easily like. It is one of the female characters I have enjoyed the most in recent times,” Meghana Raj said.
Meghana Raj opens up about her connection with Kerala
The actress also spoke about her emotional and professional association with Kerala. She said her connection with the state is so strong that she sometimes wonders whether Bengaluru or Kerala should be considered her first home.“I have a very strong connection with Kerala. I often wonder whether Bengaluru or Kerala is my first home. That is how deeply connected I feel to Kerala. Professionally, I got recognition as Meghana Raj through Kerala. I have received so much love and support from the film industry and people there. Even today, I have a great fondness for Kerala,” she said.
Malayalam, food and the people of Kerala
Meghana also addressed the perception that Malayalam is a difficult language to learn and speak. She said she has never personally found it particularly challenging, although several people have told her otherwise.The ‘Yakshiyum Njanum’ actress added that her affection for Kerala extends beyond its film industry. She particularly enjoys the state’s people and food. On the other hand, Meghana Raj was recently seen in Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’.