Malavika heads to K'wood

Guess what is keepingactress Malavika Menon super-excited and busy these days? The young actress, who did a prominent role in M Mohanan's '916', has landed a lead role in the Kollywood flick, 'Chandravadhana', directed by debut director Sreenivasan. 'I play Vandhana, a happy-go-lucky girl. That's all I can reveal about my character at the moment,' says Malavika, who'll be sharing screen space with Akhil, a Bangalore-based model. A Class X student, Malavika says she is thankful to her 916 co-stars Anoop Menon and Asif Ali, who gave her the confidence to take up the role. 'Anoop and Asif were very co-operative and encouraging. They helped me polish my acting skills,' says Malavika, who played Anoop's daughter and Asif's love interest in the movie. She is currently in Salem for the shoot of Chandravadhana. Between the shots, she is busy with her studies. 'I have exams next month. But my friends and teachers are so proud of me that they are ready to help me any time. What more can I ask for?' says a beaming Malavika.