Priya Prakash Varrier, who became a viral sensation in 2019 for her wink in the Malayalam film Oru Adaar Love, has been spotted as a background extra in the Bollywood film Param Sundari, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor. This unexpected appearance has sparked surprise and curiosity among fans, who are questioning why she agreed to the role and suggesting she should have been cast in a lead role instead of Janhvi Kapoor.

A video clip of Priya in Param Sundari has gone viral on social media platforms like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Reddit. In the scene, she is seen wearing a red and white saree and walking in the background behind Sidharth Malhotra. The unexpected cameo has led to fans expressing their shock and surprise.

Many netizens have commented on Priya's career trajectory, with some expressing that she "deserved better" than being cast as an extra. Some fans wondered why she accepted the role, while others remarked on the fleeting nature of fame. One user commented, "From viral sensation to background?". Another user wrote, “I wonder how no one noticed this. I thought only I noticed, but I'm glad someone at least did".

Priya Prakash Varrier became an overnight sensation due to her wink in the song "Manikya Malaraya Poovi" from her debut film Oru Adaar Love. The film and her wink propelled her to national fame. She was most recently seen in Ajith Kumar's Tamil film Good Bad Ugly.

In an interview with Cue Studio, Priya discussed the preconceived notions people have about her since her overnight fame. She said, "Somewhere along the way, a preconceived notion was created about me that I am unapproachable, have an attitude, or demand a high remuneration. It might have stemmed from the hostility that came as part of the 'wink sensation'. People felt that I had achieved overnight what others struggled for years to attain".

Param Sundari revolves around a cross-cultural romance between characters from Delhi and Kerala. The film stars Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, along with Rajeev Khandelwal and Aakash Dahiya in pivotal roles. Upon its release, the film received mixed reviews, with criticism directed towards its clichéd portrayal of Malayalis, weak chemistry between the lead actors, and an underwhelming plot.