Throwback - Karisma Kapoor on Malayalam Cinema: "So much talent out here, I’d love to be a part of it someday"

Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor earlier shared her admiration for the Malayalam film industry during a visit to Kerala.



It was in 2024 when the actress was attending an inauguration event in the state where she expressed her desire to act in a south film.


While talking to the media, she also called the industry a treasure trove of talent and storytelling.


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“I have come to Kerala before. I’ve done some shooting here many years ago,” Karisma said during the event, warmly addressing the local press. “Malayalam cinema is absolutely fantastic. There’s such great talent here, and the scripts are brilliant. I never had the opportunity to work in a South Indian film… but maybe someday. I’d love to be a part of it.”




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Karisma didn’t hold back her praise for the regional industry. “There’s so much talent out here, which is amazing. We love to see all our cinemas converge together,” she said.


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When asked about Malayalam legends Mohanlal and Mammootty, Karisma spoke with genuine admiration: “Kya bole… Itni great legends hain woh. God bless everyone — such great talent.”


A quiet birthday and new projects ahead


The actress recently celebrated her 51st birthday in a low-key manner, following the passing of her ex-husband and industrialist Sunjay Kapur, who died on June 12, 2025, at the age of 53.



On the professional front, Karisma is set to appear in the web series 'Brown'. In the series, Karisma stars opposite Jisshu Sengupta and Surya Sharma. She was last seen in 'Murder Mubarak', which unfortunately received mixed reviews from the audience.