Malayalam cinema stars are running acting workshops—here's what you need to know
Big names from the Malayalam film industry—Tharun Moorthy, Manu Ashokan, and Manju Pillai—are hosting acting workshops to provide platforms for aspiring actors.
These sessions offer hands-on training, real feedback from pros, and a shot at landing actual roles; in fact, over 20 actors from Moorthy's Pupa workshop have already made it into the movie Thudarum.
Why these workshops matter
Moorthy's next Pupa session is set for November 29-30 in Kochi and has helped talents like Chandni Sasikumar get noticed.
Ashokan's Chhaaya workshop (November 22-23 in Aluva) offers a platform to polish talent and hold a mirror to aspiring actors.
Pillai's Shades of Acting returns to Kochi December 5-7, focusing on all-around skill-building for any age group (fees start at ₹10,000).
Besides learning the ropes, these workshops are great places to meet industry insiders and fellow aspiring actors—so you're not just building skills but also real connections that could kickstart your film journey.