Anoop is just a dear friend, says Meghana Raj

The setting is perfect for a romantic number — the pristine locales of Athirapally, waterfalls, rain and a hit jodi steaming up a sensuous song.
Actress Meghana Raj was shooting the song sequence in director Aji John’s "Namukku Parkkaan" when we quizzed her about her alleged link-up with co-star Anoop Menon, with whom she shared a sparkling chemistry in the recent hit, "Beautiful".
“Anoop is a dear friend; nothing more, nothing less. It’s probably the good rapport we share on and off screen that has spurred all such rumours,” Meghana begins, going on a denial mode. “Let people brand our relationship the way they want. As professionals, we know where we stand and how to react to gossip.”
Even as Meghana clears the air about the hottest rumour in Mollywood, the duo is shooting their second film together. “"Namukku Parkkaan" is a family drama that plots the story of a couple’s struggles to build a house of their own. The character I play is every man's dream wife, one who supports her husband through thick and thin.”
Anoop has penned the songs in the film. Will go on to be another super hit number like Mazhaneer Thullikal ("Beautiful")? “I’m hoping it will! Quite surprisingly, it rained during the shoot and the song has come out splendid.”
There’s more. Anoop and Meghana come together again in director K Madhu’s "Banking Hours 10 to 4". The suspense thriller that has her playing a cop will mark her third film with Anoop. “We are pally off-screen too. Anoop is chilled out even in pressure-packed times. I really appreciate it.”