Malayali audience hails Anaswara Rajan’s performance in Neru; here’s why

Neru marks not only Mohanlal's incredible return to the screen but also a significant turning point in actress Anaswara Rajan's career. Despite being well-known to the Malayali audience for her roles as Keerthy in Thanneer Mathan Dinangal and Athira Krishnan in Udaharanam Sujatha, Anaswara's performance in Neru has improved her ability to give an impressive and compelling performance.

Social media users are applauding the actress for her subtle portrayal of a blind person, particularly in the climax that leaves a lasting impression on viewers.

Speaking with the media after the release, Anaswara expressed her joy at being a part of the project and the audience's love for both her performance and character. It's an emotional moment. Compared to previous roles I had played; this one required more homework from me. I have been receiving calls and messages from friends, family, and coworkers expressing their gratitude for me," she said.

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As soon as the actress left the theatre, people swarmed around her to take selfies and give her direct compliments. She thanked everyone for their praise through her social media account. "Your affection and praise are comforting me, enveloping me like a wave. I adore you all. I've grown up with you. Please keep being there for me," she wrote.

Praise for the Super Sharanya actress poured into the comments section from fans. "Such an amazing work by everyone involved and especially Anaswara Rajan,” wrote a fan on Twitter. Another said that her character is the core of the movie and that she handled it with ease despite the fact that it is not an easy one to play.

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Anaswara plays a visually impaired girl named Sara in Jeethu Joseph’s Neru, released on December 21. The courtroom drama also features Jagadish, Priyamani, Sidhique, Santhi Mayadevi, and Ganesh Kumar playing prominent roles. In an exclusive interview with OTTPlay, actor and cowriter of Neru Santhi Mayadevi claimed that viewers will be astounded by Anaswara's performance in this movie.

The Malayali audience had praised her as well for her role in Udaharanam Sujatha, her first movie. In addition, Anaswara has performed in Tamil films Rangi and Thugs. Yaariyan 2 marked her Hindi film debut. She will also be seen playing a lead role in Jayaram’s upcoming film, Abraham Ozler.

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