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Malavika Mohanan Debunks Body Double Claims
14 Feb
Summary
- Malavika Mohanan confirmed she performed her own stunts.
- She shared behind-the-scenes videos to prove her claims.
- Mohanan explained the role of stunt doubles in filmmaking.
Actress Malavika Mohanan has actively refuted claims circulating online suggesting a body double performed her action scenes in the Maruthi directorial 'The Raja Saab'. Mohanan took to her X (formerly Twitter) account to share behind-the-scenes footage, providing direct evidence that she personally executed her stunts for the film, which stars Prabhas. She expressed her long-standing enthusiasm for undertaking physically challenging roles and learning new skills.
Mohanan further elaborated on filmmaking practices, explaining that stunt doubles are routinely present on sets. They assist with rehearsals, demonstrating complex sequences due to their expertise, and are utilized for particularly risky shots to ensure actor safety. She thanked her stunt double for teaching her the correct execution of these demanding scenes. The film 'The Raja Saab' also features Nidhhi Agerwal and Riddhi Kumar and is currently available on OTT. Mohanan is also slated to appear in the upcoming Tamil action film 'Sardar 2'.
