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Priya Prakash Varrier Seen as Background Extra in Param Sundari as Viral Clip Circulates

The sighting reignited debate over Malayali portrayal in the film.

Overview

  • In a widely shared scene, Varrier walks in a red-and-white saree behind Sidharth Malhotra in a non-speaking crowd shot.
  • Social-media users questioned the choice to place her in the background and said she should have played Janhvi Kapoor’s role.
  • Some viewers speculated that a larger part for her was cut in editing, a claim that has not been confirmed.
  • Reports note she does not appear in public cast listings such as IMDb or Wikipedia as of now.
  • Neither Varrier nor the production has commented, and the moment has revived pre-release criticism over casting and representation.