Actress Malavika Mohanan has unveiled her family home in Mumbai, a Kerala-inspired retreat that blends heritage and art. Designed with personal touches, the space features stunning Athangodi-style red flooring and a treasured family temple. Mohanan recently shared her emotional thoughts on her shooting experiences and family comfort amidst her busy professional life.
Malavika Mohanan is famous among Telugu speaking audiences as she has done many films in Tollywood and Tamil cinema. But the actress started her career in the Malayalam film industry. She was born in Payyanur, located in Kannur district of Kerala.
Now, Malavika Mohanan recently gave her fans a glimpse of her family home in Mumbai. The space feels like a piece of Kerala amidst the busy city, showing the actress’s deep connection to her roots and love for the arts.Her parents played a major role in carefully designing every corner. The home mixes heritage pieces with personal memories.
The design philosophy behind the house
Speaking to Architectural Digest, the ‘The Raja Saab’ actress said, “We were very specific because we didn’t want the space to look like a cookie-cutter house.”“We wanted it to reflect where we come from, our love of the arts, and our love of heritage,” Malavika also shared.
The family avoided purchasing standard decor from decor stores and instead chose items that told stories of travel and traditions. This approach makes the home feel warm and lived-in.
Hit the red floor and art pieces
The entrance features a stunning red floor designed to resemble Athangudi tiles. “This is one of my favorite features in the house,” Malavika explained in the interview.
“I think it’s a very interesting color on the floor, and it’s very interesting to have the accent piece in your living room be tile,” she also said.An intricate Tanjore painting hangs inside. Malavika and her mother got it directly from an artisan in Tanjore. These elements set a traditional and elegant tone.
Malabar Temple and Family Heirloom
There is a small temple in the corner of the living room. This was the first space planned in the house.
Its details are reminiscent of a Kerala temple.Next to it is an intricately carved brass lamp known as ‘Vilakku’. The lamp has been part of the family for nearly 15 years. It adds a sense of reverence and continuity.
Greenery and morning routine
“I like to start my morning by looking at a lot of greenery, and we have a lot of it in my house,” Malavika told the portal. The family has three porches filled with plants, acquired from their travels across the country.
Her parents take care while Malavika admits that she lacks a green thumb.Spending time on the balcony is an important part of her daily routine in Mumbai’s busy atmosphere.
The last emotional month and moments of Mumbai
Malavika recently took to her Instagram account and shared her experiences. “March was a mixed bag for me. The highlight was shooting for ‘Pocket Novel’ and directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja. Without a doubt, one of the best filmmakers of our generation,” her post read.
Watching his process, guiding and shaping him has been one of the most special creative experiences of my career to date. (I’ll write more about this later, it’s long) I spent most of the month in Chennai for the shoot.
Although the work itself was great, being away from home for so long affected me more than I expected.”The ‘Drama Master’ actor also shared, “Coming back to an empty room after a long day doesn’t get any easier, although one might think it gets easier the more you do it.”
I found myself struggling with loneliness this time. When my family came to visit me for a few days, it was like a respite for my soul. We toured some beautiful temples in Chennai and Mahabalipuram, tried all kinds of local foods, and felt happy being with them.
Especially since my grandmother was also visiting us, which she rarely did. I returned to Mumbai a few days ago, after being away for most of the month, and went on a wonderful sunset boat ride a couple of days ago. The sky was breathtaking, the ocean air healing, and the waves so calm. That evening, in addition to missing home terribly, made me fall in love with Mumbai a little more :)”On the work front, Malavika Mohanan was last seen in The Raja Saab starring Prabhas, which received mixed reviews.Disclaimer: The figures in this article are derived from various public sources and are considered approximate unless expressly indicated. We may include direct input from celebrities or their teams when available. We are open to feedback toientertainment@timesinternet.in.