Actress Malavika Mohanan has set the record straight after conversations surfaced online regarding her action sequences in The Rajasaab. The actress shared behind the scenes stunt videos, reinforcing her commitment to performing action sequences while also addressing speculation about the use of a stunt double.
Sharing a detailed clarification, Malavika wrote,"Been seeing a lot of tweets and articles about how I claimed to do my own stunts for ‘The Rajasaab’ but a body double did it as there’s a photo circulating online of a stunt artist who was my stunt double on the film.
Firstly, I do action because I really enjoy doing action. I’ve been a sporty girl since a young age and I enjoy physically challenging my body and learning new things.
Secondly, there’s always a stunt double on sets even when the actors are doing their own stunts as the action director gets them to do the rehearsals of the shot as they’re the experts, before getting the actor to do a final shot. Or in the case of certain shots when they feel it’s too risky for the actor to do it they feel it’s better for a professional to execute the shot so you’re not doing anything too risky without knowing how to do it correctly.
So here’s some bts of me doing some fun shots & a big hug to my stunt double who taught me how to execute them right :)"
With her statement, the actress not only highlighted her passion for action but also shed light on the collaborative nature of stunt work in cinema. As The Rajasaab gears up for release, Malavika’s transparency and dedication further amplify the excitement around her action packed performance in the film.