Acting is a very demanding job, says Chidambaram
Chidambaram
has taken on his first full-fledged acting role—technically his debut—in Oru Durooha Sahacharyathil, the upcoming film by Nna Thaan Case Kodu director Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval.
Chidambaram describes the film as a 'fun family
entertainer' and said, 'I worked as a child artiste in serials and later had a small scene in Kammattipadam, in which I was also an assistant director. So technically, this is my
debut.'
While he says he can't reveal much about the film, the director shares, 'I was travelling in Africa when I got a call from Ratheesh. I didn't think much and said, 'Sure, I'll try.' Then, he sent me the script. I read it after I got back from the trip, and that's when it really hit me—I had committed to a film. By then, it was too late to back out. But because I trust the director and know I'm in good hands, I went ahead with it.'
When asked about his acting experience, he said, 'It's a very demanding job. I think I'm better off as a director,' he adds with a laugh.
Kunchacko Boban
,
Dileesh Pothan
and
Sajin Gopu
also play key roles in the film.
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