Janhvi Kapoor cites Malayalam difficulty as reason to avoid regional films in 2026
Janhvi Kapoor shares why she’s avoiding Malayalam cinema, highlighting language challenges. She prefers Telugu and Tamil. Her new Telugu film ‘Peddi’ launches June 4.
Janhvi Kapoor admits Malayalam is too hard for her. Her focus is on Telugu and Tamil projects now.
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Janhvi Kapoor says Malayalam is tough. Not just because it’s hard to speak, but also because she doesn’t want to mess it up, you know. She admits, “It’s difficult,” and insists she shouldn’t try Malayalam again. For her, it’s a beautiful language, but the struggle is real.
She actually has some link to Malayali cinema though. Her 2022 film *Mili* was a Hindi remake of a Malayalam thriller. Even *Param Sundari* gave her a shot at playing someone rooted in Malayali culture. But lately? She’s sticking to Telugu and Tamil.
“ pře least, I’m phonetically more comfortable with Tamil and Telugu,” she explains. “Telugu films? I’m having a blast. I’d love to do more there.”
Her current project *Peddi*, a sports drama from Andhra Pradesh, drops on June 4. She plays Achiyamma, a village girl uniting folks through sports. Co-stars include Shiva Rajkumar and Ravi Kishan.
The actress says Telugu audiences are warming up to her. That’s probably why she’s doubling down on it. Malayalam? Not so much. Maybe never.
It’s not like she’s ignoring regional stories. She just finds some languages harder to tackle. Especially when you’re not a native speaker.
She’s not complaining. Just stating facts. And maybe that’s why folks respect her more.
For now, she’s busy promoting *Peddi*. And if Malayalam comes up again? She’ll likely brush it off.
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