Vinaya Prasad was once a household name of Malayalis after she became popular through the mega TV serial Sthree; She had played Indu in that. Now, she has acted in more than 60 films that include both Malayalam and Kannada films. A good singer as well, she has been very selective in the choice of roles. Manchithrathazhu was the film that made her endearing to Malayali cinema goers.

In the programme Tharappakittu of Kaumudy TV. Vinaya Prasad says that Manichithrathazhu was a big thing in her life.“The shoot of ‘Krishnakudiyil Oru Pranayakalam’ was at Angadippuram Railway station. In between the shooting, some people called me Sreedevi from behind. I didn’t understand what was happening. It was Manju Warrier who told me that they were calling me…I asked her is it me Sreedevi?… So, Sreedevi’s character in the film Manichithrathazhu os still famous...still people remember me by that name."