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Priya Varrier Spotted As Extra In Param Sundari, Fans Say ‘Should’ve Cast Her Instead’

Priya Prakash Varrier, once a viral sensation, appeared briefly as a background extra in Param Sundari, sparking debate about her career and the film's portrayal of Malayali culture.

  • On August 29, 2025, Param Sundari opened in theatres and a viral clip showed Priya Prakash Varrier as an uncredited extra in a red-and-white saree behind Sidharth Malhotra.
  • Priya Prakash Varrier first rose to prominence after a viral wink in Oru Adaar Love and later acted across Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films, including her 2023 Hindi debut Yaariyan 2.
  • Fans and netizens posted reactions noting disappointment and speculation that Priya Prakash Varrier's role in Param Sundari was cut during editing, while some questioned casting a Malayali actress only as an extra.
  • Amid mixed reviews, Param Sundari's reception has sparked hope that Priya Prakash Varrier's upcoming Hindi films 3 Monkeys and Love Hackers will restore her spotlight.
  • The episode underscores that the contrast between Priya Prakash Varrier's viral breakthrough and her background role highlights the fleeting nature of internet fame, while Param Sundari's cross-cultural casting sparked backlash over Kerala authenticity.
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Siddharth Malhotra-Janhvi Kapoor starrer Param Sundari has shocked social media users. In one scene, South actress Priya Warrior, who is considered a national crush, is seen walking in the background. Seeing this, users are surprised that why did Priya, who has played the lead role, feel the need to do a background scene. This clip of the film's scene is now going viral.

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Priya Prakash Varrier appears as extra in Param Sundari?

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News18 India broke the news in India on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
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