Looking ahead, she mentioned with anticipation that her parents would be coming to Kerala to watch the film, which will be their first time watching her work since Neelathamara.

Looking ahead, she mentioned with anticipation that her parents would be coming to Kerala to watch the film, which will be their first time watching her work since Neelathamara.

Looking ahead, she mentioned with anticipation that her parents would be coming to Kerala to watch the film, which will be their first time watching her work since Neelathamara.

Archana Kavi recently shared her heartfelt thoughts on returning to Malayalam cinema after a long gap. Reflecting on her return through her role in Identity, she expressed, “It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since I saw my face on the big screen. 'Identity' came into my life during one of its lowest phases. I wasn’t sure if I could do justice to it. My meds were unregulated, and I was battling my episodes. That’s when Akhil Paul stepped in as a director, then as a friend. He stood by me, ensured I was on track with my meds, and even prayed with me on those tough days. I switched doctors, and by the time we were shooting, I didn’t have a single episode.”

Archana added that while she is in a much better place now, the thought of returning to the screen still fills her with uncertainty. "I’m in a much better place now, but I still don’t know if I’m ready to face the screen again. I might just stand outside like a nervous husband in a delivery room, hoping that people will love the film... and me."

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Looking ahead, she mentioned with anticipation that her parents would be coming to Kerala to watch the film, which will be their first time watching her work since 'Neelathamara'. “It feels like a rebirth. Fingers crossed,” she concluded, hopeful for the future.