Priya Prakash Varrier, aka the Wink Girl, has responded to public dispute over her brief appearance in the 2025 movie Param Sundari, which features Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles. The fans experienced an unexpected revelation after the film’s August 2025 premiere, discovering that Varrier played a “background character, almost an extra with no dialogue.”
Priya disclosed that she had officially quit the project after completing her first day of filming in February 2026.
The actress found substantial differences between the initial role she was offered and the experience she had when she arrived on location. She faced production team members who did not provide any information about her character’s development path when she asked for clarification.
Priya chose to walk away immediately to safeguard her professional reputation. She asserted that the production team threatened her by showing their intention to use her recorded materials, which they had obtained from her. The production team obtained crowd shots from that single day to use in their final movie scenes without her permission.
The public dispute demonstrates how Indian cinema operations face persistent issues involving contract transparency and actor treatment. Varrier’s decision to speak publicly demonstrates her dedication to professional standards, as she understands the potential impact on her career.
