Charming actress Nikki Galrani is back in Malayalam cinema after a gap. Ithihasa 2 will be the film through which she will be making a comeback. The film is sequel to Ithihasa in which Shine Tom Chacko and Anusree dazzled. Binu S who directed it will do the second part too.

“The role is a departure from my usual appearance as a girl-next-door or a love. I am playing an adivasi girl. I preparing for that role,” she said without divulging more details.

Indrajith Sukumaran is the hereo of Ithihasa 2. “It is my first chance with Indrajith. I got acquainted and became friends with Poornima during the shoot of an ad film. Since then I have cherished that friendship,” Nikki says.

The shooting will start on November 25 and the location will mainly Kochi.

Nikki says her first love is Malayalam cinema. “It was Mollywood that helped me rise; hence when I return, it’s kind of homecoming for me.”

Team Five was her last film in Malayalam.