Manju Warrier

Personal context

Summary

Manju Warrier is an Indian actor known for prominent roles in Malayalam cinema, including her comeback in How Old Are You? Her work has often featured women in demanding or central roles, though she has said she does not think women are deliberately overlooked in Malayalam cinema and does not believe films should be gender-coded. She helped form the Women in Cinema Collective, later saying she was no longer active in it, and was named ambassador for a Kerala Women’s Commission campaign to empower women. No public party or campaign affiliation, or statements on race-focused or LGBTQ advocacy, are on record.