Lissy Returns to Acting in Priyadarshan-Directed Jewellery Advertisement

Actress Lissy Priyadarshan re-appears on screen in a television commercial for a leading jewellery brand, directed by filmmaker Priyadarshan. The spot also features their daughter Kalyani Priyadarshan and veteran actor Prabhu Ganesan. Lissy is shown wearing an off-white and magenta Kanchivaram silk saree, while behind-the-scenes footage captures Kalyani embracing her mother and Priyadarshan greeting Lissy with a hug before discussing the script. The ad has generated considerable buzz online, marking Lissy’s first on-screen appearance since the 1988 film “Chithram.”

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Lissy first worked with Priyadarshan in the 1988 classic “Chithram” after debuting together in “Odaruthammava Aalariyam.” The pair married on 13 December 1990 and collaborated on several successful Malayalam films before separating in 2016, after which Lissy withdrew from acting. In early 2026 the former couple appeared together at director Sibi Malayil’s son’s wedding in January and later in March Lissy posted a photograph with Priyadarshan and actor Mammootty from her Chennai studio, reigniting public interest.

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Key milestones include the 1988 collaboration on “Chithram,” the 13 December 1990 marriage, the 2016 divorce, the January 2026 wedding attendance, the March 2026 photograph, the 5 July 2026 release of the jewellery ad, and the subsequent confirmation that the couple are living together again while ruling out immediate remarriage.

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The ad’s release sparked rapid sharing of behind-the-scenes clips and stills, with fans noting the nostalgic reunion of the former on-screen pair. The intergenerational casting of mother, daughter and veteran actor stands out as a notable feature of the advertisement.

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Priyadarshan publicly confirmed that he and Lissy are cohabiting again but have no immediate plans to remarry. Lissy described the shoot as “deeply nostalgic,” noting that Priyadarshan “knows her inside out” and that the set felt “like a picnic spot.” She also replied to executive director Abhilash’s question about nervousness by stating she was not nervous because of Priyadarshan’s familiarity with her facial angles.

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• “It's been 38 years since I last worked with Priyettan, and I'm overjoyed to be working with him again! Our last film together was the iconic 'Chithram'. And the best part, I'm playing the reel mother to my real daughter Kalyani Priyadarshan in this ad film.” — Lissy, Actress

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• “When Abhilash, Priyettan's executive director, asked if I was nervous on set after this many years, I said no, because Priyettan knows me inside out, from my best to my worst facial angles to make me look my best.” — Lissy, Actress

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