Catherine Tresa faces her biggest fear in Phani

suresh kavirayani

Actress Catherine Tresa, last seen in Waltair Veerayya alongside Ravi Teja, is gearing up for her next film, Phani, directed by V.N. Aditya. The film’s first promotional event was recently held in Hyderabad, where the characters were introduced.
Speaking about the film, Catherine revealed that a snake plays a significant role in the storyline. “I’m terrified of snakes. I can only watch them in a zoo. So, the director agreed to use CGI whenever a snake appeared in my scenes.”
However, she shared an unexpected experience during filming. “During one of the last shots, I was lying down when someone placed a real snake very close to my face. When the director finally said ‘cut,’ I was completely shocked!”
Despite her fear, Catherine expressed excitement about the project. “This is a unique subject, and when V.N. Aditya approached me last February, I immediately liked the script. He is a renowned filmmaker who doesn’t need to prove himself again. Working with him has been a great learning experience,” she said.
The actress also praised co-star Mahesh Sriram, who is making his Telugu film debut. “He has acted in many Hollywood films, and now he’s stepping into Telugu cinema. It was great working with him,” she added.