Manju Warrier’s viral video: Fact or movie promotion? Here’s what we know

A recent video featuring Manju Warrier, shared by fellow actor Rima Kallingal, has been causing quite a stir on social media. Titled "The Real Face of Malayalam Cinema’s Lady Superstar," the video presents a gritty and realistic portrayal of how an actor’s privacy can be violated by the paparazzi. Rima Kallingal accompanied her post with the caption, "Two perspectives, one truth," sparking curiosity and debate among fans and followers.

The video shows Manju Warrier standing in a hotel hallway, engaged in a phone conversation. Suddenly, two individuals, armed with a camera and a microphone, approach her. Despite Manju’s polite attempt to avoid the interaction by stating she is in a hurry to reach the airport, the so-called reporters persist. They even go as far as to accuse her of showing attitude when she tries to sidestep their invasive questioning.

Another video then shifts perspective, showing the same incident from Manju's viewpoint, highlighting the clear violation of her privacy as the camera and mic are shoved into her face without any regard for her personal space.

Amid the buzz and speculation, a deeper look into the video reveals that it is not a real-life incident but rather a promotional piece for an upcoming film titled ‘Footage,’ set to release on August 2. Actors Vishak Nair and Gayathri Ashok, who play roles in the movie, are the ones portraying the intrusive paparazzi in the clip.