Officer on Duty actor Priya Mani recounts Mammootty 'profusely apologised' after ‘kick’ scene in Pranchiyettan - ‘It was quite a...’

Priya Mani's latest Malayalam release is Officer on Duty, which stars Kunchacko Boban in the lead role of a cop. But the actress is still asked about her performance in Mammootty-starrer Pranchiyettan which released way back in 2010. Priya Mani recently spoke about Pranchiyettan and the famous ‘kick scene’ which had Mammootty apologizing to her. Here’s what happened... 

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Priya Mani on Mammootty apologizing after ‘kick’ scene in Pranchiyettan

Priya Mani played Padmasree in Pranchiyettan, which starred in Mammootty in the titular role and is still talked about among Malayalam cinephiles. Recently during an interview with The New Indian Express, Priya Mani spoke about the kick scene in the Mammootty-starrer. 

Priya Mani recounted that that Mammootty apologised to her at least 4-5 times, saying “I have to do this” since it is there in the script. 

Priya Mani said she assured Mammmootty that “it was ok”. The actress further recounted that this particular shot was okayed with two takes but Mammootty “profusely apologised”. “I am so sorry that I had to do this,” the Malayalam megastar told the actress who again assured him that it was fine. When the interviewer asked about the kick, Priya Mani responded 'nalla chavittu ayirunu' (loosely translating to 'It was quite a kick') 

Pranchiyettan plot and the kick scene

For the unversed, the 2010 Malayalam film follows the life of Francis aka Pranchiyettan, who is disappointed that he hasn’t been able to make a name for himself despite being a rich businessman. In a bid to get fame and recognition, he attempts to even get hold of the civilian honour of Padmashree. 

Despite spending huge amounts, his attempts turn futile. He is left ridiculed and is forced to stay indoors avoiding everyone. However, a woman knocks at his door, and when he enquires who it is – she replies ‘Padmashree’. Assuming that someone has come home to make fun of him, Pranchiyettan opens the door and kicks the person who falls onto the ground unconscious. This scene marks the entry of Priya Mani’s character and she strikes a bond with Pranchiyettan after the initial confusion.

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