Malayalam Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu Thinks ‘Superstardom Is A Waste Of Time’

Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu is a popular name in the Malayalam film industry. She has been able to garner a fan base due to her impeccable acting abilities and has been the recipient of various accolades throughout her career. Apart from that, Parvathy has always been in the news for being involved in a lot of controversies. Recently, she has been criticised for her comments on the topic of ‘superstars’. In the interview, Parvathy expressed her views on superstardom and how she doesn’t support it.

Parvathy Thiruvothu sparked controversy after she spoke about the significance of superstars in the country. In an interview with RedFM, the actress said, “Superstardom gives nothing to anyone. It’s just a waste of time. I can’t understand what being a superstar is. I don’t know if anyone has ever benefited from it. I don’t know if a superstar is an image, someone’s influence, or a name given by people who go crazy with fandom. Being a super actor makes me happy.”

She lauded fellow actors Fahadh Faasil, Asif Ali, and Rima Kalinga and called them worthy of being called super actors. She added that this was because of their versatility and talent that they have been able to achieve everything in their lives.

Parvathy also justified her aversion towards a superstar and what exactly is the difference between a superstar and an actor. She added that some actors have huge fans, and they shine as leading stars. Their films are sometimes even referred to by their names. These are actors and heroes. She further added that some films, no matter how trashy they are, get a certain amount of money and become successful. These people are stars in the industry.

Parvathy Thiruvothu debuted her acting career with the Malayalam film Out of Syllabus in 2006. In 2017, she even won a national award for her incredible performance in the film Take Off. She was recently seen in the Hindi thriller Kadak Singh, which starred Pankaj Tripathi in the lead role. She has a great lineup of films, including Thangalaan, Ullozhukku, and Her.