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A major star in the Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam film industry, 38-year-old actress Nayanthara will make her Hindi debut with the release of her latest Tamil horror thriller Connect, produced on her label Rowdy Pictures.
She will follow it up with her first full-fledged Hindi project, Shah Rukh Khan star Jawan. This shift[in industry dynamics]has given everyone confidence. Nayanthara said in her PTI virtual interview that she was motivated to make the bold decision to release the film in other languages where people are less conscious of the star and director.
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Over the past two decades, the actor has established herself as a “female superstar” in the South, but Bollywood hasn’t been her focus until recently.
The success of the ‘RRR’, ‘Pushpa’ and ‘KGF’ franchises has created an opportunity to connect with Hindi audiences. Hindi audiences have mostly seen her in dubbed versions of her popular hits ‘Aadhavan’, ‘Chandramukhi’ and ‘Tulasi’. ”, “Alamban”, “Shivaji”.
“There is a right time for everything. We just didn’t have the chance to do a full-fledged Hindi movie or a proper dubbed Hindi movie. , we need to move according to the situation,” she added.
Nayanthara believes that content-rich films resonate with audiences across the country and around the world, regardless of language. Whether it’s Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada or Hindi, when people watch good movies they can be happy and connected. Good content will work anywhere. “
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Connect, directed by Ashwin Saravanan of “Maya” and “Game Over” fame, has the right elements to captivate Hindi audiences, she said. ‘Connect’ is not about her Nadu region or family in Tamil. The actor added that it’s not state-specific and there shouldn’t be a language barrier in the film.
The film is set during lockdown in India and follows a single mother (Nayantara) who begins to notice eerie changes in her daughter’s behavior. The Tamil version was released on his 22nd December and the Hindi version was released on Thursday.
The actor is delighted with the reaction to the film. ‘Connect’ is a theatrical experience with thrill-loving audiences watching horror movies on the big screen.” But with success comes responsibility, and Nayantara knows all too well to uphold the standards of Southern cinema.
We feel a responsibility to make a pretty decent movie, not a silly one. It shows collaboration.
The actor said Maya and Connect may belong in the same genre, but they are treated differently. “Maya is pretty twisted. But in Connect, she added that the film’s simplicity is refreshing. In ‘Connect,’ Nayantara plays Susan Murugathan.” He is possessed by a ghost.
The Netrican star said he would write an essay on any character. She relies on her director’s vision in addition to her own process, which is more internal.
Not necessarily trying to duplicate (someone). Also starring Sathyaraj, Anupam Her Kah, Vinay Rai and Haniya Her Nafisa, Connect is backed by Nayantara and her filmmaker husband Vignesh Her Sivan Rhodey Her Pictures.
Nayanthara says he hopes to continue to make the most of opportunities in the future. “I would like to try different films… I don’t know what will work. It depends on what is offered to you. It’s a responsibility,” said the actor.
Last Updated Dec 31, 2022 5:22 PM IST
