In the second half of the film, her character reconnects with a childhood friend (played by a cameo by Karthik). This arc has been praised as "mature Meena." The relationship is updated for modern sensibilities—they discuss consent, loneliness, and living together without marriage. For fans searching for "wwwactress Meena," this is the most significant update in a decade: Meena finally kissing her co-star on the forehead in a non-slow-motion, realistic shot.