Actress Bhavana is set to return to the big screen with a Malayalam sci-fi thriller anomieScheduled to release on January 30, 2026. Ahead of the film’s release, the actor has spoken about his long absence from Malayalam cinema and the personal reasons behind it.

Speaking to Galata Plus, Bhavana said that her distance from Malayalam cinema was not pre-planned. She said, “I don’t plan anything these days. It was never my plan, but it just happened that way. I suddenly felt that I should stay away from Malayalam cinema. Maybe it was a momentary thought, but I felt comfortable that way.”

He said that the break was completely his choice and he kept getting offers during that period. “Still, some of my friends from Malayalam cinema kept calling me and asking me to do a film, at least to listen to a script. From Aashiq Abu to Prithviraj, Jayasurya and even a Mammootty film. But I said no.”

Further explaining the reason behind the refusal, she said, “If you ask me why I said no, I don’t really have an answer, but I was okay with it. I had no plans of doing Malayalam films. I was comfortable doing Kannada films, going back home and staying in my comfort zone.”

feelings will be visible now anomieDirected by Riyas Marath, where she plays the lead role opposite Rahman. The film also stars Shebin Benson, Drishya Raghunath and Binu Pappu in lead roles.

Here is the trailer:

Meanwhile, Bhavana was last seen in the Tamil horror thriller DoorDirected by her brother Jaidev and produced by her husband Naveen Rajan. His last Malayalam film was Prey (2024)Directed by Shaji Kailas, it co-stars Renji Panikkar and Chandhunadh.