Udayatara

:: Udayatara
There was a time when Tamil cinema was dominated by actresses like Kushboo, Simran, Jyothika, Kiran and Reema Sen from Mumbai. Now it is the turn of Kerala to change Tamil filmdom's destiny. Like Nayantara, we now have Udayatara. First introduced in 'Kannum Kannum', she has been cast opposite Karan in 'Thee Nagar'. While shooting was on for the film at Chennai in the Nandanam Arts College, we met her and asked her a few questions.
Several heroines from Kerala now have carved a place for themselves in Tamil cinema. Will you be able to hold your own amidst them?It doesn't matter how many heroines come from Kerala. They are all getting opportunities according to their skills. Anyone in their first film is a 'new face'. Similarly, I am making my debut in Tamil. I have done the role of Anandhi, a village girl, opposite Prasanna in 'Kannum Kannum'. The story is that of a bloodless, sword less war of love. I will definitely be praised for my acting in this film.In 'Thee Nagar', I play a modern girl from Mumbai opposite Karan. Even if the character is modern, she definitely has family values.
What kind of characters do you wish to do?Someone in the acting profession should be able to do any role that they are given well. If I should state my wishes as an individual, I would say that I want to do 'homely' roles like the ones Gopika and Bhavana are doing. I would definitely be able to demonstrate my acting skills in roles like those.Even if others are much more beautiful and glamourous, there is something called the skill of acting. As far as I am concerned, Tamil filmdom will not hesitate to give chances or livelihood to people who have the necessary skills. Right now, doing good roles in a lot of films is my greatest desire. I believe that I will be able to make a place for myself in Tamil cinema.
Will you act in 'glamorous' roles?What do I have to act glamourously with? Don't such roles require a certain kind of body? After having done two or three films, I will do glamourous scenes if the film requires it. I will definitely act glamourously when the story does not require it. Currently, I am doing roles without glamour only.
Can you tell us about your experience of acting in Tamil cinema?Initially, when I was still only dreaming of acting in Tamil cinema, producers Radhamohan and Radhakrishnan invited me for a makeup test after seeing my picture on the internet. Since I was found satisfactory, they cast me as the heroine in 'Kannum Kannum'. I consider it my privilege to be acting in Tamil cinema. Everyone respects me and is very affectionate. I am proud and happy to be here.Even if I get invitations to act in films in other languages, I will give my first preference to Tamil films, says Udayatara.