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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nEsther Anil<\/a> once opened up about how \u2018Drishyam\u2019 continued to define her life years after its release. The actor, who played Anu in the 2013 Malayalam thriller, said fans still recognized her as \u201cDrishyam papa\u201d even after she moved to Mumbai for college.<\/p>\n According to Gulf News, Esther was only 12 when she played George Kutty\u2019s younger daughter in \u2018Drishyam\u2019. The film became a major success and was later remade in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Sinhalese, and Chinese.Speaking about life after the film, she said, \u201cThe reason to move to Mumbai was to experience a life of my own and be away from the public glare, but not a day passes without someone recognising me as Drishyam papa.\u201dShe added, \u201cI am often surprised that Mumbai residents recognise me and come up to me to confirm their doubt. It\u2019s the same story in college.\u201d<\/p>\n Esther also recalled how her roommate found her face familiar before she revealed her film connection. \u201cShe could not help wondering why she found my face was familiar. I then revealed to her that I played the lead in \u2018Oolu\u2019,\u201d she said.Looking back at her early acting years, Esther said she did not fully understand \u2018Drishyam\u2019 while filming it. \u201cI just followed the director\u2019s instructions. It was only while watching the film in a theatre that I understood the story,\u201d she said.She also remembered working with Mohanlal<\/a> in \u2018Oru Naal Varum\u2019 and said, \u201cLal uncle made it a fun experience.\u201dEsther later appeared in \u2018Johaar\u2019 and was also part of Santosh Sivan\u2019s \u2018Jack and Jill\u2019. Her bond with \u2018Drishyam\u2019, however, remains the role audiences remember most.<\/div>\nEsther Anil\u2019s throwback memory from \u2018Drishyam\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Esther Anil on growing up after fame<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n