‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ opened on a good note after its theatrical release, and the audience enjoyed the fun blend of comedy, action and emotions. Meanwhile: Vishnu Vishal: and: Aishwarya Lekshmi praised for their performances, another face of the film went unnoticed and became the talk of social media. Actress Mokksha, who plays the character of Meenu, is a teacher who impresses Veera: (Vishnu Vishal) with his beautiful screen presence and a famous dance number in Vijay’s ‘Appadi Podu’ turned out to be one of the biggest surprises of the film. His performance left many viewers asking the same question. Who is Mokksha?
From ‘Inga Naan Thaan Kingu’ to ‘Gatta Kusthi 2′. Mokksha’s cinema journey
‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ introduced Mokksha to a wider Tamil audience, but this is not his first exit from the industry. Earlier, she was paired with ‘Angadi Theru’ actor Mahesh in ‘Inga Naan Thaan Kingu’, but that film did not give her the break she was looking for. With ‘Gatta Kusthi 2,’ the actress got the recognition she was waiting for. Her performance as Meenu was loved by the audience, and the film was called a turning point for the actress in her journey in Tamil cinema.
A teacher, dancer, and actress with experience across the industry
Born Pritha Sengupta in Barrackpore, West Bengal, Mokksha completed her studies before entering the film industry. She is a graduate in Psychology and works as a school teacher along with her dance teaching. A trained Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi dancer, she later moved on to acting in films in several languages. He made his Telugu debut with Lucky Lakshman and went on to work in films like ‘Neethone Nenu’, ‘I Hate You’, ‘Alanaati Ramachandrudu’ and ‘Ramam Raghavam’. He then acted in the horror film ‘Chithini’ after winning the Malayalam audience with ‘Kallanum Bhagavathiyum’. He has acted in Bengali films and web series and is a familiar face in various industries.
Social media chaos and a bright future
Mokksha is now popular not only in movies but also in dance performances and on social media. In 2024, he was part of an energetic street dance performance in Kolkata, which went viral on social media. On Instagram, her attractive and traditional photos receive maximum attention, and her fan following continues to increase. With ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ bringing him into the limelight, Mokksha seems to have got the success he was looking for. Filmmakers and audiences alike have noticed the actress for her fine talent, and industry watchers say that she will soon get more offers in Tamil cinema.