Meet Mardaani 3's Villain 'Amma', Played By Mallika Prasad, Theatre Artist, Popular In Kannada Films

Rani Mukerji’s much-awaited film, Mardaani 3, is streaming on Netflix and trending across the internet. People who couldn’t visit the theatre to watch the crime drama get the chance to see Rani in yet another power-packed performance. Apart from Rani Mukerji, another name that has been grabbing a lot of attention is Mallika Prasad, the antagonist and the most dreaded villain of the film.

Why is Mallika Prasad getting the spotlight in Mardaani 3?

Mallika Prasad plays the role of ‘Amma’ in Mardaani 3, and one look at her and you will know why she holds such a strong screen presence. ‘Amma’ who has the ability to steer through one’s soul with her dreadful eyes runs a criminal network that preys on young girls. ‘Amma’ doesn’t make noise, but her silence and manipulation control the narrative.

Her ruthless crimes, executed with chilling precision, make her stand out. As Mallika Prasad steps into the shoes of ‘Amma’ and plays the central villain of the film, opposite Rani Mukerji’s 'Shivani Shivaji Roy', fans are convinced that there could not be any better choice than Mallika.

Mallika Prasad’s role as a ruthless villain was so convincing that people hated her. And it turned out to be the biggest compliment for her. In an interview with India Today, Mallika spoke about people’s reaction to ‘Amma’ and said:

“It feels very good, in fact. I am very glad that the audience accepted the character. They absolutely love to hate Amma, which is I think, is in some ways a nod to the franchise as well, which brings such fantastic villains to the fore.”

Mallika Prasad is a seasoned theatre artist

Born in Bengaluru, Mallika Prasad has earned a master's in performance making from Goldsmiths College, University of London. She later joined the National School of Drama, from where she earned a postgraduate diploma in acting. Mallika began her career in theatre and is one of the most seasoned actresses in the field.

Mallika Prasad enjoys a huge popularity in Kannada films

Mallika’s career spans Kannada cinema, independent films, web series, and theatre. She made her film debut in the 1999 film, Kanooru Heggadithi. She later made her debut as a lead actress in the film, Guptagamini in 2001. Mallika enjoys great popularity in Kannada cinema, and some of her works include Mussanjaya Katha Prasanga, Garva, and Magha Mayuri.

Mallika has also appeared in the series, The Killer Soup, featuring Konkana Sen and Manoj Bajpayee. Mallika has also made a short film, For My Ela, which received international fame at the Sundarban International Film Festival and the LA Indie Short Film Festival.

Mallika Prasad pays a tribute to DC’s Joker in Mardaani 3

Mardaani 3 is reportedly inspired by true events and deals with the case of 93 young missing girls. 'Amma' is the mastermind behind it, creating an aura of fear with her on-screen presence. One of the scenes in the film features ‘Amma’ breaking into an eerie dance while controlling the girls she abducted. It was DC’s iconic villain, 'Joker', who was the inspiration behind the scene. Speaking about the same, she said:

“There was a little bit of that. It's also something that I drew from my mother. So, it was very important for me to make Amma someone who was human. I couldn’t do something pure villainy.”

Have you seen Mardaani 3 and the ruthless ‘Amma’ in it?

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