Aravaan is the ‘film of a lifetime’ for Dhanshika

Dhanshika, who wowed the audience with her stunning looks and sprightly performance in her debut film Peraanmai with Jayam Ravi, is all set to repeat the magic with her much-hyped forthcoming flick Aravaan.

The movie stars Aadhi in the lead with acclaimed director Vasanthabalan wielding the megaphone. It is releasing in Tollywood as Eka Veera and is expected to open up new avenues for the chirpy actress. "It's the film of a lifetime for me! I must admit that I was fortunate to be considered by Vasanthabalan for this significant role despite the fact I was just a beginner," she starts her conversation with DC.

Dhanshika reveals that she was supposed to do Vasanthabalan's award-winning flick Angadi Theru. "I missed out on the great opportunity of working in sir's earlier movie because I had committed to Peraanmai then.

When he started Aravaan, a movie that delves into the lives of Tamilians living in the 18th century, he approached me again and said that I had the sharp features and dusky skin that would exactly match the lead character Vanapechi he had conceived. Of course, I gave an audition! He literally moulded me into the role," she muses. Speaking about her costar Aadhi, she says, "He was very helpful and extremely comfortable to work with!"

Dhanshika recalls her shocking first day of shooting! "I joined the shoot two months after it started. The director comes up and tells me 'we are going for the crucial climax scene'. It was a big jolt to me as I was yet to know the costars and other unit members and wondered how I was going to do the emotional scene. There were 500 junior artistes. But Balan gave me a lot of confidence and after initially stuttering a few times, I got the act right! The director complimented me saying 'you did a great job'."

On her preparation for the bold role she says, "It's a role sans any makeup. I did learn classical dance from Prabhu Deva's assistant Vasanthi. I also perfected the Madurai dialect since I dubbed my own voice."

Is it all a deliberate attempt with an eye on the awards? Dhanshika shrugs. "All of us have worked hard and put in a lot of effort!" The talk of the town is the doe-eyed beauty's erotic movements with Aadhi in a few songs. "Initially I was feeling very uncomfortable when the hot Nila Nila song was being canned. Later, when I realised that after all it is part of the on-screen act, I was cool. Choreographers Gayathri and Kalyan, who composed beautiful shots."