Actor Janhvi Kapoor recently left her fans impressed with her fluency in Tamil during a promotional event in Chennai for her upcoming movie Devara: Part 1. Videos of Janhvi speaking the language have been circulating online, showcasing her ability to connect with the audience.
Emotional Connection to Chennai
As reported by Times Now News, Janhvi Kapoor shared her deep emotional connection with Chennai, attributing it to her late mother, Sridevi, who held fond memories of the city. Janhvi said, “I hope you will give me the same love you gave to my mother. Your love is the reason why we are here today, and I am forever grateful to you all.”
Janhvi’s Tribute to Sridevi
Janhvi expressed her admiration for her mother and her desire to work as hard as Sridevi did, aiming to earn a special place in the hearts of Tamil audiences. She also revealed her wish to be part of a Tamil movie soon.
Fans React to Janhvi’s Tamil Skills
Trade analyst Ramesh Bala shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) of Janhvi speaking Tamil, explaining that Sridevi had always encouraged her children to speak the language at home, both in Mumbai and during their visits to Chennai. This upbringing has contributed to Janhvi’s impressive command of Tamil.
#JanhviKapoor 's mother Late #SriDevi garu always insisted her Children to speak in Tamil in their Mumbai home and whenever they came to their Chennai home during summer vacation..
Hence #Janhvi has a good command over Tamil.. pic.twitter.com/hot5uc1BSb
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) September 18, 2024
Janhvi’s Upcoming Films
Janhvi will next be seen in Devara: Part 1, alongside Jr NTR. Directed by Koratala Siva, the film is set to release on September 27, with Saif Ali Khan playing a key role. Janhvi also has Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari with Varun Dhawan, which is scheduled to hit theatres on April 18, 2025. Directed by Shashank Khaitan, the film also stars Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Maniesh Paul, and Akshay Oberoi.