Malavika Mohanan is preparing for the release of Sardar 2, and the actor has revealed that her role in the Karthi-starrer pushed her far beyond her comfort zone. From performing challenging stunt sequences to sharing her favourite Karthi films and recalling a memorable meeting with MS Dhoni, Malavika opened up about several aspects of her career during a recent fan interaction.
Malavika Mohanan is entering a new phase of her Tamil film journey with Sardar 2, the upcoming action thriller directed by PS Mithran and starring Karthi.
The actor recently interacted with fans on Instagram ahead of the film’s release and spoke about everything from the physically demanding nature of her role to the Karthi films she enjoys watching.
Sardar 2 is scheduled to release on September 10, with Malavika joining a cast that also includes Karthi, SJ Suryah and Ashika Ranganath.
Malavika Mohanan Says Sardar 2 Pushed Her Into Action
When a fan asked Malavika when audiences could expect to see her in another action film, the actor pointed directly to Sardar 2.
According to Malavika, the film has given her an opportunity to take on a particularly action-heavy role and attempt stunt work that she had never performed before.
“I have done a very, very action-oriented role in Sardar 2. I have done some crazy stunt sequences and pushed myself to do a lot of things I was really scared to do, because I have never done it before,” she said during the Instagram interaction.
The actor also revealed that performing stunts is something she genuinely enjoys and has been developing as a skill over the past few years.
“But I love doing stunts. It’s a skillset I have been working on for a few years as well,” she added.
For Malavika, the physical demands of the film were not entirely unfamiliar territory. She recalled being involved in athletics while growing up and said she has always enjoyed physically challenging herself.
That background appears to have helped her embrace the demanding nature of an action-oriented role.
‘Sardar 2’ Took Malavika Outside Her Comfort Zone
Action cinema often requires actors to undergo specialised preparation, develop physical coordination and become comfortable with movement-based sequences.
Malavika’s comments suggest that Sardar 2 presented precisely that kind of challenge.
The actor said the film pushed her in several directions and required her to confront activities that initially made her nervous.
Her willingness to take on those challenges adds another dimension to her role in the film. Rather than simply describing Sardar 2 as an action project, Malavika has indicated that the experience itself became an opportunity to develop her physical performance skills.
For audiences familiar with her earlier work, the film could therefore offer a different side of the actor.
Malavika Mohanan Reveals Her Favourite Karthi Movies
Malavika was also asked which films starring her Sardar 2 co-star Karthi she likes the most.
Her choices included some of the actor’s widely appreciated performances.
She named Meiyazhagan, describing it as a sweet, heartwarming and feel-good film.
“I really like Meiyazhagan. It was so sweet and heartwarming. Such a feel-good film,” Malavika said.
She also mentioned Paruthiveeran and Madras among her favourites.
The three films represent different facets of Karthi’s career, from the intense rural drama of Paruthiveeran to the socially rooted storytelling of Madras and the emotional warmth of Meiyazhagan.
Malavika’s choices suggest that she appreciates not only Karthi’s work in action-oriented films but also his performances in character-driven stories.
Malavika Mohanan Recalls Meeting MS Dhoni
The fan interaction also took a nostalgic turn when Malavika was asked about her experiences meeting cricketers.
The actor said she has not met many cricketers but recalled meeting MS Dhoni around a decade ago.
“I have not met a lot of cricketers. But I met Dhoni about ten years back. I remember him being so grounded, humble and sweet,” she said.
Dhoni, the former India captain and longtime Chennai Super Kings leader, has maintained a strong connection with Tamil Nadu through his association with the IPL franchise.
For Malavika, however, the memorable aspect of their meeting was not his sporting achievements but his personality.
Her recollection of Dhoni as grounded and humble offers a brief glimpse into an encounter that has stayed with her years later.
Malavika Is Busy With Sardar 2 Promotions
The actor’s fan interaction came while she was travelling between Coimbatore and Chennai as part of her promotional schedule.
She began answering questions before boarding her flight from Coimbatore and continued the interaction from her car after arriving in Chennai.
The informal setting allowed fans to ask about different aspects of her career and personal interests, while Malavika used the opportunity to share details about her upcoming film.
With the release of Sardar 2 approaching, the promotional campaign is now gathering momentum.
What To Expect From Sardar 2
Directed by PS Mithran, Sardar 2 continues the franchise that began with the 2022 Tamil spy action thriller Sardar.
Karthi returns to the franchise, while the sequel expands its cast with actors including Malavika Mohanan, SJ Suryah and Ashika Ranganath.
For Malavika, the film represents an opportunity to explore a more physically demanding performance and showcase an action-oriented side of her acting.
If her latest comments are any indication, the actor has approached the challenge with considerable enthusiasm.
