EXCLUSIVE: Vaani Kapoor breaks down her most intense scene in Mandala Murders; "It’s like stepping into a space where pain and relief exist side by side"

Vaani Kapoor is no stranger to transformation, but her turn in Mandala Murders is something else entirely — a performance steeped in quiet torment, emotional claustrophobia, and the haunting stillness of unspoken pain. Netflix’s dark, psychological crime thriller doesn’t just stretch her as an actor; it forces her into an emotional terrain where shadows aren’t just visual but visceral.

For Kapoor, one scene remains etched in her memory. “There’s a moment when Rea finally feels relieved when the guilt of that little girl leaves her for good. It’s quiet but deeply emotional… like stepping into a space where pain and relief exist side by side,” she recalls. On set, it was less about grand gestures and more about surrendering to the subtleties — the slight relaxation of shoulders, the softening of eyes, the tear that falls after years of holding it back. “That rawness made the moment deeply personal for me.”

In Mandala Murders, trauma is not a plot device — it’s the air her character breathes. The series marries a labyrinthine mystery with aching questions about justice and identity. Kapoor admitted, “What stayed with me… was how it combines a gripping, out of the ordinary mystery with deep questions about justice and identity. Being part of a story that’s both intense and thought provoking made the experience special.”

This is Kapoor’s first major OTT release on Netflix, a platform that beams her performance to living rooms from Mumbai to Madrid. Did that global scale shift her approach? “There was definitely an awareness… but I’ve always believed in giving every character the same honesty and care, no matter who or how many people are watching. That said, it’s a really sweet feeling to know the love and appreciation are coming from all across the world.”

The series’ heavy atmosphere isn’t just in the writing — it’s in the production design, where dimly lit rooms, oppressive colour palettes, and a constant hum of unease seep into her performance. “The sets, colours, and atmosphere made the world feel heavy and tense, which helped me show how she was feeling inside. Being in that environment made it easier to bring her story to life in a natural way.”

Now that she’s proven her mettle in the dark, twisted corridors of crime drama, does Kapoor see herself returning to this genre? Her answer is telling. “I believe there’s room to explore all kinds of characters and stories. So, I’m open to wherever the journey takes me next.”

In Mandala Murders, Vaani Kapoor doesn’t just shed her glamorous image — she buries it, only to exhume something far more compelling: an actress willing to embrace discomfort, mine silence for meaning, and let the shadows speak as loudly as the light. It’s the kind of performance that lingers long after the credits roll, quietly taking up residence in the viewer’s mind — exactly where she wants it.

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