Ambika Opens Up on Life, Career and Family Feud

In a candid interview, Ambika opens up about her property clash with sister Radha, past regrets and the evolving roles she now embraces.

Veteran Malayalam actress Ambika sat down for a revealing conversation that touched on everything from a long‑running property row with her sister to the way she views her own on‑screen journey.

The feud between the siblings has been splashed across headlines for months, each accusing the other of financial misdeeds. Ambika claims that Radha has been siphoning off family assets, while Radha counters that Ambika herself has been draining the shared resources. Neither side has produced a court order, but the public sparring continues to colour their personal narratives.

When asked about the moments she wishes she could redo, Ambika said she would have paused longer before signing any agreement at the tender age of twenty. “I trusted everyone blindly,” she admitted, recalling how she would obey her mother’s every word without question. “If she told me to jump off a roof, I’d have done it without asking why.” The actress now believes that a little skepticism could have saved her from later headaches.

Her career, once dominated by leading lady parts, has shifted as she ages. Ambika noted that her look changes with time, and she’s comfortable taking on roles that suit her current stage of life. “If I performed the same slapstick jokes I used to, the audience would just laugh at me,” she chuckled, adding that mother‑type characters fit her best now.

A surprising revelation came when she asked a production executive whether male leads in their fifties or sixties still want to share screen space with teenage actresses. The answer was a resounding yes, with the executive arguing that older men bring a “mature, handsome aura” that audiences still crave. Ambika took this as a sign of the industry’s entrenched patriarchy, likening cinema to a male‑run arena where women often have to navigate a different set of rules.

She also recounted several painful incidents where she was booked for a film only to be dropped later. In total, she believes eight projects slipped through her fingers, many due to the whims of a few leading men. “I’ve learned not to poke anyone from behind,” she said, urging peers to avoid causing unnecessary distress.

A poignant moment arrived when a younger version of Ambika, imagined at twenty, was given advice: “Don’t put all your money in the house. Question everything before you sign. Read the fine print.” The actress said those words now echo in her mind, guiding her decisions.

Looking ahead, Ambika says she’s focusing on scripts that respect her age and experience, hoping to set a precedent for more nuanced female roles. While the property dispute with Radha remains unresolved, she hopes the drama stays off the screen and that both sisters can find a peaceful path forward.

What’s next?

Ambika hinted at a forthcoming project that explores the lives of senior women in a small Kerala village, slated for a late‑year release. Whether the film will eclipse the family saga remains to be seen, but fans will be watching closely.