Parvathy Thiruvothu has spoken out in defence of actors from South Indian cinema who face online criticism over their Hindi pronunciation and regional accents. In an exclusive conversation with Zoom, the actress said that actors working in a language outside their native tongue deserve room to learn and improve rather than becoming targets of excessive online negativity.
Known for working across Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi cinema, Parvathy has herself experienced the demands of performing in different languages. For her, language preparation is an important part of respecting a character and delivering an authentic performance.
Parvathy Says Actors Deserve the Opportunity to Learn
Addressing the trolling faced by South Indian actors over their Hindi dialects, Parvathy described much of the social-media criticism as “internet noise” and stressed that the audience ultimately deserves an honest performance from the people making a film.
Speaking to Zoom, she explained that filmmakers and performers have a responsibility to give audiences a genuine cinematic experience, particularly when viewers are investing their time and money in a movie.
Her comments also reflected her own approach to multilingual acting. Parvathy said that she enjoys learning languages and makes a serious effort whenever a role requires her to perform in a language she is not naturally accustomed to.
For roles that demand a particular dialect, she said she is willing to undertake extensive preparation and training.
“I Would Happily Do It”: Parvathy on Language Preparation
Parvathy has previously built a career that has taken her beyond the boundaries of one regional film industry. That experience has given her a practical understanding of the preparation involved when an actor performs in another language.
In the Zoom interview, she said that if a role requires dialect coaching or many hours of preparation, she is willing to put in the necessary work.
She also offered an unusually candid perspective on situations in which an actor may feel unable to achieve the required standard.
Parvathy explained that there have been occasions when she has told a director that, if her performance does not meet the project’s expectations, she would be willing to step aside and allow a dubbing artist to take over.
The comment highlights the importance she places on the quality of the final performance rather than simply insisting that an actor’s own voice must be used.
Parvathy Says Excessive Negativity Is Unnecessary
While acknowledging the importance of putting in the work to learn a new language, Parvathy also argued that actors should not be subjected to extreme negativity while they are developing those skills.
Her message was straightforward: nobody begins with complete mastery.
“Everyone starts at a certain point and we will get better with time,” she said, according to the interview.
The remark comes amid a wider conversation about actors moving between India’s different film industries. With films increasingly reaching audiences across linguistic markets, performers are frequently expected to work in languages that may not be their first.
That can create additional challenges involving pronunciation, rhythm, dialect, accent and cultural context.
Parvathy’s Multilingual Career
Parvathy is among the actors whose work has crossed regional-language boundaries over the course of her career.
Before making a wider impression in Hindi cinema, she had already established herself through acclaimed work in South Indian films. Her Malayalam career was followed by appearances in Tamil and Kannada productions, giving her experience of adapting to different linguistic and cinematic environments.
Her Hindi debut came with Qarib Qarib Singlle, the 2017 romantic comedy in which she starred opposite Irrfan Khan.
The film introduced her to a broader Hindi-speaking audience and became an important chapter in her transition between regional and Hindi cinema.
Parvathy’s Return to Hindi Cinema
Parvathy is currently associated with Captain India, a Hindi film featuring Kartik Aaryan.
The project is also notable for the involvement of filmmaker Shimit Amin, known for directing films including Chak De! India and Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year.
The film’s directorial history changed during its development. The project was previously associated with filmmaker Hansal Mehta before Shimit Amin took over as director.
For Parvathy, the film represents another opportunity to work in Hindi cinema after establishing herself across multiple Indian-language industries.
From Qarib Qarib Singlle to Recent Hindi Projects
After Qarib Qarib Singlle, Parvathy continued appearing in Hindi-language projects.
She starred alongside Pankaj Tripathi in the 2023 film Kadak Singh. She also had a brief appearance in Tu Yaa Main, featuring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor.
Her recent work has also continued in Malayalam cinema. In the crime drama Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar, Parvathy takes on the role of a police officer.
Her filmography therefore continues to move between languages and industries rather than remaining confined to one regional cinema.
Why Parvathy’s Comments Matter
The discussion surrounding accents and dialects reflects a broader reality of Indian cinema.
India’s film industry is multilingual, and actors increasingly work across language markets. A performer who is fluent in one language may still need professional coaching to reproduce the pronunciation, rhythm or dialect expected in another.
That process can take considerable preparation.
Parvathy’s comments acknowledge both sides of the issue: actors have a responsibility to prepare seriously for multilingual roles, while audiences and online communities can distinguish between constructive criticism and personal attacks.
For performers, learning a new language is often an ongoing process rather than something that happens instantly.
A Message About Growth, Not Perfection
Parvathy’s position ultimately centres on the idea that language skills can develop with practice.
Her own career across Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi cinema illustrates the kind of linguistic movement that has become increasingly common in Indian filmmaking.
Instead of expecting every actor to arrive fully formed in a new language, her comments suggest that the process of learning should also be recognised as part of the profession.
The actress’s message is particularly relevant as Indian films continue to travel across regional markets and performers increasingly take on characters from linguistic backgrounds different from their own.
For Parvathy, preparation matters. But so does allowing people the opportunity to improve.
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