'I gravitate towards emotional characters'

USHKAR-Gayatri's Suzhal 2: The Vortex has multiple characters who traverse a whirlwind of emotions as they try to gain some form of catharsis, something Manjima Mohan could relate to.

- SREEJITH MULLAPPILLY

USHKAR-Gayatri's Suzhal 2: The Vortex has multiple characters who traverse a whirlwind of emotions as they try to gain some form of catharsis, something Manjima Mohan could relate to. While there have been some mixed reactions to the second season of the series, Manjima's performance as Nagamma has earned critical acclaim and audience appreciation. In an exclusive conversation with CE, the actor spoke about bringing Nagamma to life, how the character echoes her previous roles, her approach to portraying such emotional characters, and more.

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Your characters go through emotional turmoil in all the prominent titles in your career (Oru Vadakkan Selfie, Tughlaq Durbar, Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada or Suzhal 2). Do you intentionally choose these roles?

I think I prefer these roles for some strange reason. It could be a coincidence, or perhaps directors visualise me in such roles and approach me in the casting process.

In Suzhal 2, you play a character with many layers. She is a protective mother figure but also does not hesitate to chop one's head off. Which part of Nagamma resonated with you the most?

I am not going to chop off anybody's head (laughs). The protectiveness, for sure. I think we're all vulnerable at some point as well.

Were all these elements in the script?