The Real Story Behind That Viral Google Pay Scene
Indrans has been winning over audiences with his performance in the Tamil film ‘Karuppu’, especially a scene where his character Sukumaran breaks down while interacting through a Google Pay chat layout. The clip went viral on social media, with fans praising it as a masterclass in acting. But here’s the kicker – Indrans himself has no clue how to use Google Pay in real life.
In an interview with Cine Ulagam, the veteran actor confessed, ‘Even now, I don’t know how to use Google Pay. Honestly, I don’t. I bought a smartphone only recently.’ He admitted he’s still learning the ropes when it comes to modern tech. The revelation has only deepened fans’ appreciation for the scene, knowing that his on-screen vulnerability was pure craft, not personal experience.
How Mammootty Got Him to Buy a Phone
For years, Indrans famously avoided smartphones altogether. He’d give production houses his son’s number to filter calls and manage dates. But Malayalam megastar Mammootty wasn’t having it. During a conversation, Mammootty asked Indrans’ son to hand over the phone and said, ‘If I want to tell you something confidential, can I tell it through him?’ He then questioned why Indrans never answered his own calls.
‘That is how I ended up buying a smartphone,’ Indrans recalled. ‘But even now, I don’t know how to use it properly.’ The superstar’s gentle nudge finally got the low-tech actor to step into the digital age – even if he’s still figuring out the basics.
Fans Can’t Get Over His Honesty
Indrans’ humble confession has won hearts all over again. Social media is flooded with admiration for his simplicity and honesty. Many fans are pointing out that his lack of personal familiarity with apps likely made his on-screen curiosity and vulnerability look even more genuine. Yaar, that’s some next-level dedication to craft!
With ‘Karuppu’ still running strong at the box office, Indrans has proven that sometimes the best performances come from actors who are nothing like their characters – except when it comes to stealing the show.