Samantha stars in the second season of The man of the family (courtesy samantharuthprabhuoffl)
Strong points
- “I made my fair share of mistakes,” Samantha said.
- “In Hindi films, I don’t have the energy to do the same,” she added.
- “I am actively working on it”, she also declared.
Bombay:
Southern star Samantha Akkineni says decision to switch to Hindi language with second season of The man of the family has been boosted by the impact of OTT platforms blurring the lines between industries, generating good opportunities for actors and technicians all over the world.
Different entertainment mediums converge on the platform, the actor said, adding that the world exhibition is called to change the viewing habits of the public.
“The exposure to regional cinema has improved a lot because there are a lot of films on OTT and it gives us more opportunities. I never wanted to make a feature film in Hindi and when I had the opportunity to web and play a different role, I jumped on it. OTT paved the way for regional film stars, actors and technicians, “Akkineni told PTI in an interview.
The Super Deluxe star, however, is not too keen on working as a newbie in the Hindi film industry as she believes she has had her fair share of “stereotypical and cliché roles” in Telugu and Tamil films. in the early years of his career.
“I made my fair share of mistakes. At first when you try to find your way around you end up playing stereotypical and cliché roles, I did all of that. I’m at a stage of regional cinema where I looking to do roles that test me and push me to my limits. “
“In Hindi films I don’t have the energy to do the same thing again and come back to where I want to do the job I want to do. In regional films I am able to choose – ready roles for the job, but if I make films in Hindi, I will not have this opportunity. “
Best known for her roles in Eega, Mahanati, Mersal, Anjaan, and Dookudu among other things, Akkineni said over the years, she has tried to play characters that represent women realistically.
The 33-year-old actor said she didn’t have an industry godfather to guide her, but it helped her learn from her mistakes.
“I’m actively working on it, you’ll see roles that relate to women today. Usually you succumb when you don’t get enough offers, (but) I’m amazed to play roles that represent women, ”she said.
Akkineni’s decision to join the cast of Family man 2 was mainly driven by the script and the fact that directors Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK are “amazing”.
“For me, it’s more about the script than who’s in it. It’s about the difficulty of the role and is it different from what I’ve done before.”
“It’s a icing on the cake (the success of the first part) … because now for the most difficult role he comes with huge expectations and people are waiting to see him. I worked very hard for this role and it tested Me both physically and emotionally. I can’t wait for season two, ”she said of the Amazon Prime Video web series, directed by Manoj Bajpayee.
The drama also features Priyamani and Sharib Hashmi.
Akkineni was speaking on the sidelines of a panel discussion hosted by Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films.
She said telling a story in a feature film format is comparatively easier than a short film.
“It is easy to tell a story in two and a half hours and difficult to make and put forward with a short film. The emergence and growth of short films must continue and be encouraged,” she said. .
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