Did you spot Priya Prakash Varrier in Param Sundari? Shocked fans say, 'Should’ve cast her instead of Janhvi Kapoor'

Remember Priya Prakash Varrier, who captured everyone's hearts and rose to overnight fame with a single wink in the 2019 Malayalam film Oru Adaar Love? She was recently seen as a background extra in Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor’s latest rom-com, Param Sundari. Fans were shocked to see her in the film, where she did not have any dialogue, and demanded that she should have been the female lead instead of Janhvi. Meanwhile, Param Sundari has received mixed responses from critics and the audience.

Fans say Param Sundari should have Priya Varrier instead of Janhvi Kapoor

Days after the release of Param Sundari, one video has been doing the rounds on social media, where Priya Prakash Varrier can be seen dressed in a red and white saree as she silently walks in the crowd, behind Sidharth in a shot. She does not have any dialogue, and fans wondered whether her scenes were cut or not.

This received several reactions on social media. One fan wrote, “I wonder how no one noticed this. I thought only I noticed, but I'm glad someone at least did.” Some wondered if it was ‘racist’ to cast a Malayali actor as just an extra in a Bollywood film set in Kerala.

One comment read, "She would have been better for taking up Jhanvi Kapoors role.I just cant stand Bollywood!" "I thought I was the only one who noticed. The movie got trimmed, maybe her role was cut. Maybe she auditioned for the thirsty nurse role but, got rejected," said another. 

“Editing can be ruthless, and character cuts are common. Only the bitter take pleasure in someone else's bad phase," read one comment.

Also Read: Param Sundari Twitter Review: Sidharth Malhotra-Janhvi Kapoor's film worth the hype? Netizens say it's a 'mockery of Kerala'

About Param Sundari

Directed by Tushar Jalota, Param Sundari stars Sidharth as Param Sachdev and Janhvi as a Malayali girl, Thekkepattu Sundari Damodharan Pillai.

The film follows a Delhi boy, Param (Sidharth Malhotra), who goes to Kerala to test a dating app he wants to fund, but instead finds love with a traditional Keralan girl, Sundari (Janhvi Kapoor), despite their cultural differences and family expectations. The story involves the clash of their contrasting worlds, the universal theme of love, and Param's business ventures.

Meanwhile, Param Sundari will be released on Prime Video after its theatrical run, which will be accessible for the existing OTTplay Premium subscribers with a top-up option.

FAQs:

Q: What is the release date of Param Sundari?

A: Param Sundari was released in theatres on August 29, 2025.

Q: Who are the lead actors in Param Sundari?

A: The film stars Sidharth Malhotra as Param Sachdev and Janhvi Kapoor as Dekhpatta Sundari Damodaram Pillai in the lead roles.

Q: Who is the director of Param Sundari?

A: Param Sundari is directed by Tushar Jalota.