Malayalam actress Mahima Nambiar wants to make a dance-centric film, and she said so in a Sunday interview with NT News published October 25, 2026.

The timing matters. Her Telugu debut, Comrade Kalyan, opposite Sri Vishnu, has become a hit, and she is celebrating the result. Just before that, she appeared in the Telugu-dubbed release Mandaadi, which also introduced her to Telugu audiences.

The dance dream

Dance has been close to her from childhood, and the wish she shared is simple. She wants to do a film built around dance, and she also wants to sing film songs.

Someday I want to do a film connected to dance, and I also want to sing songs for movies.

That line is the one fans will hold onto. A dance-driven project would give her a platform that matches her long-standing passion, and she made clear it is still a dream on her list rather than an announced project.

From Kasaragod to Kollywood and Tollywood

Mahima was born in Kasaragod, Kerala, under the name Gopika Palat Chirakkaraveettil. She entered the Malayalam industry at 15 with Karyasthan. Her first heroine role came in a Tamil film, and she changed her name after learning there was already a Gopika in the industry.

Her Telugu entry came with Comrade Kalyan, where she played Sitara Devi, a naive girl-next-door type. The song Odia Pilla drew a strong response, and she said she understood Telugu well enough but still asked the director about every dialogue before performing it.

She also revealed that she once had a chance to work with Sri Vishnu in Samajavaragamana. She could not do that film for reasons she did not detail. Working with him now, she said, has been a joy. She praised his presence on set, pointing out that he often improvises to suit a scene and has a distinctive signature style.

Telugu offers and what comes next

Right now, she is doing one film each in Tamil and Malayalam. Telugu offers are also coming in, and she said she is listening to good stories. As an actress, she wants to play every kind of role, which is a clear signal that her range is the goal, not one lane.

For Telugu viewers, the bigger story is that a Malayalam actress who has built a reputation across Tamil and Malayalam cinema is now actively choosing Telugu projects. Comrade Kalyan gave her a foothold, and the response to her performance is what keeps the conversation going.

Beyond the set

Her interview was not all career talk. She described herself as someone who enjoys food. She eats both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals and named jackfruit curry, beans, fish, and prawns as favorites. Kerala’s traditional food is a favorite. She said she once had a sweet tooth but has cut back lately.

She also offered a message to young people. She urged them not to feel pressured to settle into a job, marriage, or children at a set timeline, and to do what they actually enjoy. On love, she said it does not follow rules and happens on its own when the time is right.

On social media, she was direct. She is against people interfering in the personal lives of celebrities, a topic that comes up often for actresses in the public eye.

For now, the headline is a wish, but it is a loud one. A woman with a growing Telugu fan base, a hit to her name, and a stated dream of a dance-centric film has given fans a reason to watch closely what she picks next.