‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ opened on a high note after its theatrical release, with audiences enjoying its entertaining mix of comedy, action and thrills. while Vishnu Vishal i Aishwarya Lekshmi are being praised for their performances, another side of the film has gone unnoticed and has become the talk of social media. Actress Mokksha, who plays the character of Meenu, a teacher who impresses See (Vishnu Vishal) with his graceful screen presence and a remarkable dance number in Vijay’s ‘Appadi Podu’ turns out to be one of the biggest surprises of the film. His performance has left many viewers asking the same question: Who is Mokksha?
From “Inga Naan Thaan Kingu” to “Kusthi cat 2′: The cinematic journey of Mokksha
‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ has introduced Mokksha to a wider Tamil audience, but this is not her first foray into the industry. Earlier, she was paired with ‘Angadi Theru’ actor Mahesh in ‘Inga Naan Thaan Kingu’, but that film didn’t give her the break she was looking for. With ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’, the actress has finally got the recognition she was waiting for. Her performance as Meenu has been loved by the audience, and the film is proving to be a turning point for the actress in her journey in Tamil cinema.
Teacher, dancer and actress with experience in different sectors
Born Pritha Sengupta in Barrackpore, West Bengal, Mokksha completed her schooling before entering the film industry. She has a degree in Psychology and worked as a school teacher alongside her dance teaching. A trained Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Odissi dancer, she later went on to act in films in several languages. She made her 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 conquering the Malayalam audience with ‘Kallanum Bhagavathiyum’. He has acted in Bengali films and web series and is a familiar face in different industries.
The social media frenzy and a promising future
Now Mokksha is popular not only in movies but also in dance performances and social media. In 2024, he was part of a powerful street dance performance in Kolkata that went viral on social media. On Instagram, her glamorous and traditional photos get the most attention, and her following is constantly increasing. With ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ bringing her into the limelight, Mokksha seems to have got the breakthrough she was looking for. The actress is being noticed by filmmakers and audiences for her promising talent, and industry watchers say that she might soon get more offers in Tamil cinema.