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Vidya Balan has always managed to impress the audience with stellar performances and is well known for getting into the skin of her characters. The actress is also known for openly sharing her strong opinions. In a recent interview, the 'Kahaani' star praised Malayalam superstar Mammootty for playing the role of a gay man in the hit movie 'Kaathal The Core'. She further added that she does not think Hindi stars will be able to do a film like 'Kaathal The Core'.

While speaking on the podcast Unfiltered with Samdish, Vidya said, "We have to accept that it's a more literate audience in Kerala. That's a big difference. The texture of the lowest common denominator is very different in Kerala. I'm not taking away from him (Mammootty) that he did. But maybe it's a bit easier there. It is a reflection of his society. I think they'd be more open to something like this. And they revere their actors like anything in the South."

 
 
 
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She added, "They worship them, especially the male superstars. So it's that much more creditable that he went ahead and did it. He didn't think it'd be a reflection on my machismo. He's a much more secure actor."

“For the biggest superstar of Malayalam cinema to not only act in it, but also produce it, I don't think there's a bigger show of acceptance or support to the community, and then opening others' minds to the same. Unfortunately, I don't think any of our Hindi stars would be able to do a film like Kaathal," she further said.

'Kaathal The Core' revolves around Mathew Devassy, who decides to enter local panchayat elections but his life takes a different turn when his wife Omana files for divorce and claims that Mathew is a homosexual. Apart from Mammootty, the movie also stars Jyotika in the lead role.

On the work front, Vidya was recently seen in the romantic comedy 'Do Aur Do Pyaar' along with Pratik Gandhi.