Rukmini Vasanth says bagging a role in Kantara Chapter 1 was a dream come true
The announcement of her role was eagerly awaited by her fans, though she had to keep the news under wraps. "I wanted to shout it from the rooftops as soon as it became pakka. It felt like such a daunting yet thrilling opportunity. "But I knew it had to be announced at the right time - so in a way, it became this lovely little secret I carried with me," she added.Rukmini shared the struggle of maintaining the secret while fans were curious about her next project. "People kept asking me when my next Kannada project was, and I so badly wanted to tell them. "Now that it's finally out, it feels incredibly affirming and beautiful."'Kantara: Chapter 1' will release in theatres on October 2 in several languages.- Ends
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