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Parvathy Thiruvothu, one of the most acclaimed actors in Indian cinema, has consistently delivered performances that leave a lasting impact. She takes on a compelling role in Ullozhukku, a Malayalam film that has earned her a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the prestigious Critics’ Choice Awards 2025. Recognized as one of the most credible honours for excellence in Indian cinema and streaming, the awards celebrate outstanding achievements in filmmaking across various categories. In the Best Supporting Actress category, Parvathy is nominated alongside Divya Prabha (All We Imagine As Light), Kani Kusruti (Girls Will Be Girls), Sai Abhinaya (Kottukkaali), and Chhaya Kadam (Laapataa Ladies). Directed by Christo Tomy, Ullozhukku has been recognized across multiple categories at the 7th edition of the Critics’ Choice Awards, presented by GroupM Motion Entertainment and Film Critics Guild.
In a recent conversation with Film Critics Guild’s Vice Chairperson Sucharita Tyagi, Parvathy reflected on her experience working on the film, the physical and emotional challenges she faced, and the dynamic she shared with the director.
Speaking about a pivotal scene in the film, Parvathy said, “The interval sequence, where she has to ask, ‘Is this my son’s baby?’—I had a bit of vertigo that day, and weirdly, that helped. Since I was already feeling sick, I had shallow breathing, which made it easier to access the character’s guilty and vulnerable state. External factors like these sometimes work in unexpected ways.”
Discussing her collaboration with Christo Tomy, she added, “Christo and I had several moments of misunderstanding each other. Now, when we meet, we laugh about what we went through. But back then, it was about trusting each other. There were times when we had to stall the shoot for 30 to 45 minutes because we were completely done with each other—but eventually, we pushed through.”
Reflecting on her connection to the role, she added, “Much like many other characters, I feel empowered because of Anju too. Initially, I didn’t see any similarities between us, but as I slowly started noticing microscopic similarities, I began recognizing small connections—especially in the poor choices I’ve made and had to live with. In that sense, over a period of time, I started understanding the impact this film had on me.”
To watch the full interview, click here-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmAYrsYLpuo
Stay tuned for the much-awaited Critics’ Choice Awards 2025, scheduled to take place on 25th March 2025.
Notes to the Editor
About Film Critics Guild
The Film Critics Guild, India’s first registered association of film critics, is a geographically diverse cross-section of professionals who have come together to streamline the ethical and quality standards for film criticism in the country. With India’s most credible critics — representing print, radio, broadcast, and the web — at its helm, the Guild is dedicated to maintaining the highest level of integrity amongst its members and evaluating works of cinema that stand apart in their storytelling.
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