Watch: Internet Sensation Priya Prakash Varrier Talks Exclusively to ABP News, Says Didn't Expect So Much Fame

New Delhi: In an exclusive interview, Priya Prakash Varrier, who became an overnight internet sensation, spoke to ABP News on her new-found fame and opened about her life. The 18-year-old Malayalam actress, is of course elated by all the attention and popularity coming her way and says her friends and family are excited too. But even for her, it was unexpected. She explained how she always wanted to pursue acting but never knew that one scene could give her massive fame and recognition.

I am very happy and excited. Still unable to understand what's happening: Priya Prakash to ABP News. pic.twitter.com/xga2eMxHci

— ABP News (@abpnewstv) February 14, 2018

When asked about that flirtatious exchange that went viral, Priya says ''The eyebrow and the winking scene was not actually rehearsed. We were just told to do something spontaneous and luckily it came out well in the first take''  Yes, that scene that has taken social media by storm, was filmed in just one shot!  (WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW BELOW) So when will we get to see this movie? Well, for all those people who are waiting for the movie, the wait will be a little longer. As of now, only the song and teaser of the movie 'Oru Adaar Love' has been shot, the entire movie is still being made. The movie basically is set in a school and it's all about school romances and friendships. Regarding the song which has become the new rage in the country, Priya explains that ''Manikya Malaraya Poovi” is actually an introduction song of the couple in the movie.  How is she handling all the attention, especially on Valentine's Day? Priya says that her Instagram and Facebook pages are full of congratulatory messages and even romantic proposals. So, today being Valentine's Day, Priya is taking a little extra precaution to be safe.

Have been told not to venture out of the house alone. Today being #ValentinesDay, I did receive a lot of roses and messages on Instagram: #PriyaPrakashWarrier https://t.co/uIkx5YJ8b7 pic.twitter.com/gZ8ekKEYfk — ABP News (@abpnewstv) February 14, 2018

With just one wink, Priya became India's new-found crush, but who is her crush? When asked this, Priya shyly denied that apart from her co-actor Roshan, she doesn't have a crush on anyone since she studies in a girls college. Sweet, isn't it? Who are her favourites in Bollywood? Priya says, ''I like Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shah Rukh Khan and hope I get an opportunity to work with them some day in Bollywood''. What about her family and future plans? Her father works for the Central Excise department and her mother is a homemaker. She has a brother who studies in school.

I was born in Kerala but lived for some years in Mumbai as my father was posted there. I have done some modelling assignments and learned a form of classical dance: Priya Prakash to ABP News https://t.co/uIkx5YJ8b7 pic.twitter.com/RfdoSX1nzA — ABP News (@abpnewstv) February 14, 2018

She will continue her college studies and also pursue acting. Right now, she plans to complete her debut movie and then decide on future films. Meanwhile, the song has offended some Muslim youths in Hyderabad. They claim the song is blasphemous and hurts the sentiments of Muslims.  Regarding the controversy, Priya didn't say much but agreed that the song was a Muslim traditional song.

It is not a romantic song but a Muslim traditional song, is usually sung during occasions. The soothing feel in the visuals made it appear like a romantic number: #PriyaPrakash on the complaint filed at a Hyderabad police station over the song allegedly hurting Muslim sentiments. pic.twitter.com/eZPp42rt8f — ABP News (@abpnewstv) February 14, 2018