Nisha Ravikrishnan’s ‘Anshu’ marks her first film on the silver screen

Kerala-based actress Nisha Ravikrishnan not only speaks impeccable Kannada, but you are left in awe when she gives this interview in the same language! Nisha, best known as Amulya in the long-running Kannada serial, Gattimela, This role brought her fame and today she is fondly called ‘Ammu’ Gattimela fan.

Nisha, who played the restless and innocent Ammu Gattimela, Now it depicts a serious housewife Anshu. “Since I barely had time to prepare for my role Anshu, We had a small workshop, where the team worked together on key scenes of the film and decided on the emotions and intensity of the character.

“For four years I played a hyperactive girl Gattimela To such an extent that subconsciously I felt that I too was a bright and playful girl. like this, Anshu Came as a challenge. between the shooting of Gattimela, I will also study Anshu Let’s create the script together and work on this character, which is more mature, to see how differently I can play this role.

Choosing a career in acting was not a surprise for Nisha, “Since I was a child, she was inclined towards cultural activities rather than studies. After school, if I was not learning Bharatanatyam, I would be learning Carnatic music. But, my heart was on acting, even though I had completed my B.Com.

The Bengaluru-born and brought-up actor says, “Once I started acting, I knew this was what I wanted to make a career out of,” says Nisha, who has been a part of Gattimela From 2019 to 2024.

“I was thrilled when the series started; Gattimela Made me famous and gave me the courage to dream big. So, I will never forget GattimelaIts director Yathish NMS Gowda or my co-star. We worked together for four and a half years and bonded like a family and it will always hold a special place in my heart. it was Gattimela This paved the way for me to enter it too Ammayi Guru, a telugu serial,,

Nisha says she takes inspiration from Kannada actor Parvati Menon (Milan fame) and Malayalam actor Nithya Menen, who “expresses emotion just with her eyes.” I have tried to emulate this Anshu. I know I still have a long way to go to reach where these actors are, but this is my effort,” says Nisha.

Anshu Grabs your attention with its intense poster, which itself screams from every angle that the film will be intense women-centric. If you think the sight of a blindfolded Nisha with a nose bleeding in the poster is giving you chills, then the trailer, in which the actor is holding a knife in his blood-soaked hands and sporting a killer, cold look It takes you by surprise. If this is a story of revenge.

Without divulging anything about the film, Nisha says that she is “excited to make her debut with such a power-packed film.” AnshuI always dreamed of playing a character like this because it is the story of a determined woman. The film also has a strong message.

“When director Channakeshava approached me AnshuI jumped on it because it’s a completely experimental film. I can also say that although there are a lot of characters, I play a dominant role in the entire film,” the actor said during his shoot. Ammayi GuruWhere she plays the role of Apurupa.

Anshu Nisha says it’s not all about gore and filth, but “is a story that says that despite the circumstances we are stuck in, we can overcome any obstacle that comes our way.” Makes for an inspiring story.”

Played a strong role in a women-centric serial Gattimela And now making her cinematic debut on the same lines, Nisha says, is a dream come true. “I have nothing to complain about. Still, I’m nervous about it AnshuI am nervous whether the audience will accept me or not.

“While acting in a TV serial, your character becomes a part of the family that watches you every day. But, in cinema, we have a set number of hours to achieve the same goal. So, although I am looking forward to my debut AnshuI am also nervous.” Reveals Nisha, who started her career on the small screen with the series all good wishes Where he played a supporting character to the lead role.

AnshuDirected by Channakeshava MC, with music by KC Balasarangan, released on 21 November under the banner of Grahana LLP.