In an exclusive interview with The Pioneer, Sridevi shared insights into her decision to return to films and her upcoming projects.
Actress Sridevi Vijaykumar, renowned for her impactful performances in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada cinema, is making a resounding return to the limelight after a brief hiatus dedicated to motherhood. As the daughter of legendary actors Vijaykumar and late Manjula, Sridevi has left an indelible mark on the South Indian film industry with notable films like Eeswar, Ninne Istapaddanu, Aadi Lakshmi, and Pellikani Prasad, among many others.
After taking a break to focus on raising her daughter, Sridevi is now back in action, engaging actively in television shows like Super Jodi on Zee Telugu, where she serves as a judge alongside her close friend, actress Meena.
Recently, it was announced that Sridevi will be playing a pivotal role in actor Nara Rohit’s 20th film, Sundarakanda, marking a significant return to cinema. Without any further delay, we rang the actress to know about her return to cinemas, and to our surprise, Sridevi shared that she has signed three films in Tollywood now.
In an exclusive interview with The Pioneer, Sridevi shared insights into her decision to return to films and her upcoming projects.
Sridevi revealed, “Of late, I’ve been focused on television due to convenience after my daughter was born. I didn’t accept much work, it was only those that were convenient to me. Now that she’s seven years old and settled into a routine, I felt it was the right time to dive back into films. I’m currently working on three Telugu movies and am in discussions for Tamil projects as well. Apart from Sundarakanda, I am doing another film called Magic with director Gowtam Tinnanuri and another one with Naga Shaurya. The shoot is going on. It feels nice to be back on movie sets. I never felt like being away, although there was a gap, because something or another was always happening with TV. Moreover, my entire family is into movies, so I am always surrounded by this circle. But, directly, being on movie sets is always fun and special.”
Discussing her evolving roles and the changing landscape of cinema, Sridevi expressed enthusiasm for exploring diverse characters. “Today, age, marital status, and family don’t limit actors. It’s all about the content,” she noted, adding, “That’s the good thing for actors now to try different genres, and I would love to try different genres and characters. I want to portray impactful characters, even if it’s a single scene.”
Speaking about her job as a judge for the highly-rated Telugu dance show Super Jodi and how it feels to return to television, the actress shared, “I had an association with Zee already where I worked for Drama Juniors, which was a successful show. It is a continuation of coming back on board with them for Super Jodi. This is a dance show, so it’s more fun because entertainment is much more important. It is a double dhamaka for Meena and I to be on set together. It has been only happy times till now.”
Reflecting on her role as a judge on Super Jodi, Sridevi emphasised the unique dynamics of the show, where celebrity contestants showcase their dancing skills. “It’s not your typical dance show. These are actors, not professional dancers, who are learning and improving with each performance. We are now close to the semi-finale, and it is so nice to watch them improve their skills on this journey. They are also taking it seriously and trying to give their best in spite of being busy as actors,” she shared.
As Sridevi embarks on this exciting phase of her career, fans can anticipate her captivating presence on both the silver screen and television, embracing new opportunities and pushing boundaries in the world of entertainment.
