Her chirpy village belle character in Vaagai Sooda Vaa (VSV) has definitely got her the attention that she so richly deserves. Actress Iniya certainly seems to have made an impression for she has now bagged a meaty role in Bharathiraja’s next flick, Annakodiyum Kodiveeranum. And not just that, she also has another film, Mouna Guru, with Arulnidhi. In the latter, she plays the role of a reserved medical student.
Talking more about her role, Iniya says, “This is a role that is completely different from what I did in VSV. In this film, which has been directed by Shanthakumar, I play an innocent, reserved girl, who falls in love with a tough man. My character is very soft.”
Adds Iniya, “The best thing about this film is that I have dubbed for my character.” For Iniya, speaking Tamil seems to be easier than speaking Malayalam. “Since I have done quite a few Tamil films, I feel that Tamil comes easier to me than my own mother tongue.”
In this film, her chemistry with Arul is subtle. She says, “Arul is very quiet on the sets and doesn’t mingle with anybody much. So, even our romance scenes are subtle and there is no intimate chemistry between us.”
Talking about Annakodiyum Kodiveeranum, the actress is tight-lipped about her character.
She says, “I’m not allowed to talk anything about the film. But I can tell you this – My character’s name is Malaginar Mangatha, and I ride a bullock cart. And my make up and appearance is similar to VSV – minimal make up and half-sari. The actress informs that her role in this film is more aggressive and tough just like her character’s name.
The actress has no qualms playing the female lead opposite director- turned-actor Ameer. “He is a senior artiste and I consider it a privilege to act with him. I don’t think this will result in people typecasting me as an actress who is to be paired only with senior artistes,”she says.
Knowing that Bharathiraja is a hard taskmaster, Iniya is all set to give her best in Annakodiyum Kodiveeranum. “I’m emotional and I hope I don’t disappoint him.”