Malavika Mohanan is popular among the Telugu speaking audience as she has done many films in Tollywood and Tamil cinema. But the actor started his career in the Malayalam film industry; He was born in Payyanur, located in the Kannur district of Kerala. Now, Malavika Mohanan recently gave fans a glimpse of her family home in Mumbai. The space feels like a part of Kerala in the middle of the busy city, showing the actor’s deep connection with his roots and love for the arts.His parents played a key role in carefully designing every nook and cranny. The house is a mix of heirloom pieces and personal memories.
The design philosophy behind the house
Speaking to the Architectural Digest website, ‘The Raja Saab’ actor said, “We were very specific that we didn’t want the space to look like a homemade biscuit.”Malavika further shared, “We wanted it to reflect where we are from, our love for the arts and our love for heritage.” The family avoided regular decor store shopping and instead chose items that told stories of travel and tradition. This approach makes the house feel warm and inviting.
Red floors and striking artwork
The entrance has a striking red floor, designed similarly to the Athangudi tiles. “This is one of my favorite features of the house,” Malavika explained in the interview. “I think it’s a very interesting color to have on the floor and it’s very interesting to have tile as a signature piece in your living room,” she said.Inside hangs an intricate Tanjore painting. Malavika and her mother got it directly from an artisan in Tanjore. These elements set a traditional yet elegant tone.
Malabar Temple and Family Heritage
A small temple is in the corner of the living room. It was the first planned space in the house. Its details are reminiscent of a Kerala temple.An intricate brass lamp known as ‘Vilakku’ hangs. The lamp has been part of the family for almost 15 years. It adds respect and a sense of continuity.
Greenery and the morning routine
“I like to start many mornings looking at the green, and we have a lot of that in my house,” said Malavika on the porch. The family has three balconies full of plants, which they acquired from their travels around the country. Her parents take care of her, while Malavika admits that she is missing a green thumb.Spending time on the balcony is an important part of her daily routine in the otherwise crowded environment of Mumbai.
Last emotional months and moments in Mumbai
Malavika recently took to her Instagram handle and shared her experiences. His post read, “March was a mixed bag for me. The highlight was the making of ‘Pocket Novel’ and directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja. Arguably one of the best filmmakers of our generation. Watching his process, being guided and shaped by him, has been one of the most unique creative experiences of my career thus far. (I’ll write about this later, it’s long) I spent most of the month in Chennai for the shoot. And while the job itself was awesome, being away from home for so long hit me harder than I expected.’The “Master” actor further shared, “Coming back to an empty room after a long day doesn’t get any easier, even if you think about it the more you do it. This time I’m struggling with loneliness. When my family came to visit for a couple of days, it was like a respite for my spirit. We toured some beautiful temples in Chennai and Mahabalipuram, tried all kinds of local food and felt so good to be with them. Especially since my grandmother also visited, which she rarely does. I returned to Mumbai a few days ago, after being away for most of a month, and a couple of days back I went for a beautiful sunset boat ride. The sky was breathtaking, the ocean air was healing and the waves so soothing. That evening, along with missing home terribly, I fell in love with Mumbai a little more :)”On the work front, Malavika Mohanan was last seen in the Prabhas starrer ‘The Raja Saab’ which received mixed reviews.DISCLAIMER: The figures presented in this article are derived from various public sources and are considered approximate unless explicitly stated. We may include direct contributions from celebrities or their teams when available. We are open to feedback toentertainment@timesinternet.in.
