‘If Mammootty and Mohanlal can, so can we’: Navya Nair

Seasoned actor Navya Nair, riding high on the success of her latest release Pathirathri, shares the screen with Soubin Shahir in the thriller directed by Ratheena.

Navya’s performance as a cop has been widely appreciated, adding to the wide array of characters she has portrayed on the silver screen over the years.

Meanwhile, what has become the talking point among cinephiles is a candid statement made by Navya during a conversation with Mathrubhumi.com.

Reflecting on her journey so far and drawing inspiration from Mammootty and Mohanlal, who are among the biggest icons of Malayalam cinema, she said:

“Mohanlal and Mammootty have evolved over the years as performers in tandem with the changing trends, so can we.”

“We as artists have also gained recognition and acceptance from people, so I think, like the legends, we too can evolve, and that happens organically, I guess.”

Navya’s words have gone viral since then, standing out as yet another example of actors gaining confidence from the journey of their seniors in the industry—a moment of shared mutual respect and admiration.

Pathirathri is currently running successfully in theatres.