Malavika Mohanan Calls Salaar Rejection “Destiny” After Landing The Raja Saab with Prabhas

Bollywood actress Malavika Mohanan has opened up about how losing out on Prabhas‘ blockbuster Salaar led her to an even better opportunity—making her Telugu debut alongside the Pan-India superstar in the upcoming horror-fantasy The Raja Saab.

Malavika Mohanan’s Journey from Salaar to The Raja Saab

From Heartbreak to Destiny

In a candid conversation with Filmy Focus, Malavika revealed that shortly after her 2021 film Master released, she received an exciting call about Prashanth Neel‘s Salaar. The director personally photographed her in various looks during their Bengaluru meeting, and everything seemed promising. However, the role eventually went to someone else, leaving Malavika disappointed about missing the chance to work with Prabhas.

But fate had different plans. A few months later, another call came—this time for a different Prabhas project. When she expressed confusion, thinking Salaar was already cast, she learned it was for The Raja Saab, a horror-fantasy directed by Maruthi. Reflecting on the journey, Malavika called it pure destiny, believing her debut was always meant to be with this particular film. For more South Indian cinema updates, check out technosports.co.in’s entertainment coverage.

Bhairavi: A Role with Multiple Shades

Describing her character Bhairavi, Malavika shared that the role is incredibly vibrant and multi-dimensional. Director Maruthi jokingly told her he’d given her a complete portfolio within one film—featuring cute sequences, comedy, action, and musical numbers. The actress expressed excitement about showcasing these varied avatars, making her Telugu debut truly memorable. Stay updated on all Telugu cinema releases at technosports.co.in.

The Raja Saab: A Haunted House Story

The film follows a young man who attempts to sell his ancestral property to overcome financial troubles, only to discover it’s haunted by his late grandfather’s spirit. The narrative explores his battle to escape the terrifying supernatural events that unfold. Alongside Prabhas and Malavika, the cast includes Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, and Zarina Wahab in pivotal roles.

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