Kayadu Lohar has opened up about the portrayal of women in movies and the use of objectification on screen. The actress said she is strongly against presenting women in a sexualised manner without a narrative reason.However, Kayadu Lohar also believes that the context of a scene matters. She explained that she can accept such a portrayal to an extent when it has a clear connection with the story or the character. The actress shared her views during an interview with Sudheer Srinivasan.
Kayadu Lohar explains her stance
The actress was asked about a sequence in the ‘Immortal’ trailer. In the shot, the camera moves from Kayadu Lohar’s face towards her lips.Responding to the question, Kayadu Lohar made it clear that she does not want to be part of projects that use such imagery simply to attract attention.“I don’t agree with unnecessarily objectifying women at all. But if I am convinced that the story and the character require it, and if the role feels convincing to me, then I am okay with it to an extent. Otherwise, I don’t like doing such things just to get attention. It may sometimes trend on Instagram, but I have absolutely no interest in that. I would never say ‘yes’ to such films,” Kayadu said.
Actress says context matters to her
Kayadu Lohar further explained that she looks at the overall story before deciding whether she is comfortable with a particular portrayal.According to the actress, a scene can be acceptable when it has a genuine connection to the character’s journey. She does not, however, support scenes created only to generate attention on social media.
Kayadu Lohar talks about starting conversations
The actress also addressed the larger difficulty of discussing the representation of women in cinema. She said speaking against established practices can sometimes leave an individual feeling isolated.Kayadu Lohar pointed out that people within the industry may often accept certain portrayals as normal. This can make it harder for someone to question them or begin a wider discussion.“Starting a conversation about such things itself is a very difficult thing. We may be the only ones speaking about it, while everyone else may have an attitude of ‘this is how things are here’. You must have seen the backlash against the way a female character was portrayed in a recently released film,” Kayadu added.
‘I’m Game’ receives positive response
Meanwhile, Kayadu Lohar has also been in the spotlight with her latest Malayalam release, ‘I’m Game’. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role and has been receiving a positive response from audiences.Directed by Nahas Hidhayath, ‘I’m Game’ marks Dulquer Salmaan’s return to Malayalam cinema after a three-year gap. The action thriller released in theatres on September 3. Kayadu Lohar plays a key role in the movie alongside Dulquer Salmaan. Her previous outing in Mollywood was ‘Pathonpatham Noottandu’.
